South Africa face South Korea with knockout stage on the line

South Africa face South Korea in the decisive Group A finale on Tuesday, a match that will decide whether Bafana Bafana reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever. With Mexico already through, South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia are all fighting for the second automatic spot or a best third-placed finish. Hugo Broos' side sit third with one point after a 2–0 loss to Mexico and a dramatic 1–1 draw with Czechia, where a late handball penalty kept the campaign alive. Broos has flagged South Korea's relentless engine, warning they "can run for 90 minutes" (1). Kick-off is Tuesday at 21:00 CEST.