Bafana Bafana draw the Czechs and South Korea await
A point that keeps the campaign alive
South Africa 1–1 Czech Republic in the second group-stage match, and Bafana Bafana are still breathing (1). The game was played Thursday at the 2026 World Cup, and the goal came through sheer persistence. Hugo Broos summed it up: "The players showed great perseverance and that made the difference for us to get the goal. I am very proud of our team" (1). One point on the board, and the knockout door stays open.
South Korea decide everything
South Korea in the final group match. It is win-or-bust. Broos knows exactly what is coming: "South Korea are somewhere between Mexico and the Czech Republic. A very disciplined team. Their physical power and discipline will be our challenges. They are like batteries, they can run for 90 minutes" (1).
The group picture
Mexico top Group A and South Korea sit second after the latest round of results (2). South Africa and the Czech Republic are level on one point each, trailing behind. Beat South Korea, and the table could flip in your favour.
Sources
- 1. ge.globo.com — Técnico da África do Sul destaca força física da Coreia: "Parecem pilhas, podem correr 90 minutos"
- 2. informador.mx — Así quedó la tabla de posiciones del Grupo A tras el juego de México