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South Africa make history by reaching the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time ever.
What happened?
They secured a 1-0 win over South Korea, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the winning goal in the 63rd minute.
Hugo Broos' side created the best chances in the first half, with Maseko denied the opener by Lee Gi-hyuk. But then in the second half, the South African winger found the breakthrough.
Why it matters for South Africa
This win means South Africa leapfrog South Korea on the final matchday and qualify for the round of 32. They will now face hosts Canada in Los Angeles.
| Date | League Standing | Goals This Season |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Jul 2026 | 2nd in FIFA World Cup 2026, 4 pts, 1W-1D-1L from 3 games | 2 scored, 3 conceded (-1 goal difference) |
What comes next?
South Africa will look to build on this historic moment as they face Canada in the next round. With this win, they are 5 points behind leaders Mexico.
The team's recent form has been LWDL, with their last result being a 1-2 loss to Cameroon on 2026-01-04. But for now, they can celebrate this incredible achievement and look forward to the next challenge.
