18.06.2026 21:10
In the second week of Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1-1. Both teams increased their points to 1.
In the second week of Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Czech Republic faced South Africa. The match, held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, ended in a 1-1 draw.
MUTUAL GOALS IN A TOUGH MATCH
The Czech Republic took the lead with a goal by Sadilek in the 6th minute and finished the first half ahead. South Africa, after winning a penalty in the 81st minute, equalized the score with Mokoena. No further goals were scored in the remaining part of the match.
POINTS SHARED
With this result, the Czech Republic and South Africa earned their first points in the World Cup. In the third and final group match, the Czech Republic will face Mexico, while South Africa will compete against South Korea.
FIRST POINTS IN 20 YEARS
The Czech Republic last participated in the World Cup in 2006. Entering the 2026 World Cup after 20 years, the Czech Republic had lost 2-1 to South Korea in their first group match, despite taking a 1-0 lead. With the draw against South Africa, the Czech Republic earned points in the group stage for the first time in 20 years.