The South Africa national team has claimed a vital 1-0 win over South Korea in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What happened?

The match saw South Korea's captain, Son Heung-min, start on the bench, and despite their efforts, they were unable to score against the South African team.

Why it matters for South Africa

This win is significant for South Africa, who are currently 4th in the FIFA World Cup 2026 standings with 1 point from 2 games, having scored 1 goal and conceded 3. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th | | Goals this season | 1 scored, 3 conceded | | Title race | 5 points behind leaders Mexico | | Last result | South Africa 1-2 Cameroon (2026-01-04) | | Recent form | 2W-0D-3L |

What comes next?

The South African team will look to build on this momentum as they progress in the tournament. With their recent form being 2W-0D-3L, they will need to improve their performance to advance further.

As of 25 Jun 2026, South Africa is focused on their next match, determined to improve their standing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.