South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana fought back from a goal deficit to hold Czechia to a 1-1 draw in their Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result earned both teams their first point of the tournament. Teboho Mokoena converted a late penalty as South Africa secured a draw. The match was played at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday. Czechia coach Miroslav Koubek had called for a “fast start” from his side after they lost their opener to South Korea. Michal Sadilek scored the opener in the sixth minute. South Africa manager Hugo Broos introduced Relebohile Mofokeng for the second half. Pavel Sulc was penalised for handball, and Mokoena sent Matej Kovar the wrong way from the spot to make it 1-1. Mexico and the Republic of Korea are leading the table in Group A with three points each. South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he was proud of his team's performance. The team will face the Republic of Korea in their next match, which will be very difficult. But Broos is hopeful that if they play with the same mentality, it will be possible to win. The draw was a relief for South Africa, who were struggling to find their footing in the tournament. The team's next match will be crucial in determining their fate in the World Cup. And with the team's spirits lifted, they will look to build on this result. But for now, they can celebrate a hard-fought draw. The final score was 1-1, with Mokoena's goal coming in the 83rd minute.