South Africa national team reached the Round of 32 for the first time after edging South Korea 1-0 at Monterrey Stadium. Tshepang Moremi made an instant impact from the bench, setting up Thapelo Maseko for the decisive goal in the 63rd minute.

What's Next for South Africa?

With confidence high, Mofokeng insists the squad remains fully focused on progressing as far as possible in the tournament.

Current Standing

StatValue
League standing4th in FIFA World Cup 2026, 1 pts, 0W-1D-1L from 2 games
Goals this season1 scored, 3 conceded (-2 goal difference)
Title race5 points behind leaders Mexico

Player Focus

Mofokeng told FIFA.com, “We will fight to go as far as possible.” He emphasized the importance of continuous improvement, both as a player and as a person.

Upcoming Match

South Africa's next challenge comes against co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32 on June 28 in Los Angeles. The team will look to build on their recent form, which includes a 1-0 win over South Korea.

As of June 25, 2026, South Africa is gearing up for the Canada match, with their recent form showing 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 games.