World Cup 2026 Highlights and What You Missed Overnight: South Africa Make History Reaching Knockouts for the First Time
South Africa have made history by defeating South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half, securing a famous three points.
The victory ensured South Africa finished in second place in Group A behind Mexico, who completed a perfect group record with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic. Mexico's goals came from Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones, and Alvaro Fidalgo, condemning the Czechs to an early exit.
South Africa will take on co-hosts Canada, who finished second place in Group B, on Sunday in Inglewood, California. Mexico's win was marked by a notable appearance from 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who came off the bench to feature in his fourth World Cup.
The victory ensured South Africa finished in second place in Group A behind Mexico, who completed a perfect group record with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic. Mexico's goals came from Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones, and Alvaro Fidalgo, condemning the Czechs to an early exit.
South Africa will take on co-hosts Canada, who finished second place in Group B, on Sunday in Inglewood, California. Mexico's win was marked by a notable appearance from 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who came off the bench to feature in his fourth World Cup.
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