27.06.2026 14:17
In the final match of Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0, advancing past the group stage for the first time in their history. South Korea, meanwhile, will await results from other groups to see if they can qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
In the third and final week match of Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa faced South Korea. South Africa won the match 1-0 at Monterrey Stadium.
SCORELESS FIRST HALF
Neither team managed to score in the first half of the match. The first 45 minutes ended in a goalless draw. Taking control of the game in the second half, South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the 63rd minute with a goal by Maseko. Maintaining their lead in the remaining minutes, the African representative managed to leave the field with a victory.
ACHIEVED A FIRST IN ITS HISTORY
With this result, Hugo Broos' students increased their points to 4, finishing Group A in second place, and for the first time in their history, advanced past the group stage of the World Cup to the round of 32.
South Korea, remaining with 3 points, will wait for the results of matches in other groups to potentially qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.