The South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana have secured a vital draw against Czechia, thanks to Teboho Mokoena's late penalty. This point keeps their hopes alive in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Before the match, coach Hugo Broos had responded to fierce criticism over South Africa's start to the tournament, revealing a friend had joked about erecting a statue of him, to which Broos replied it should be made of wood so it would burn more easily. The match saw Czechia dominate, with Patrik Schick missing an early chance, and they took the lead after five minutes through Michal Sadilek. South Africa struggled to create chances, but Mokoena's penalty in the 83rd minute gave them a lifeline. Broos criticized the stadium, saying it was not a real football stadium, and also expressed disappointment with Czechia's playing style, saying they did not like to play football. Czechia coach Miroslav Koubek disagreed, saying his team had been closer to victory. The draw means both teams can still progress, with South Africa needing to win against South Korea and Czechia needing to beat Mexico. Mokoena will miss the next match due to a second yellow card. The team's performance was a mix of good and bad, with Broos saying they had played good football and made chances, but also struggled to cope with Czechia's physicality. The match was played in a closed-roof stadium in Atlanta, which Broos said was not ideal for football. The team's next match will be crucial, and they will need to improve their performance to progress in the tournament.