South Africa HubSouth Africa national team secured a stunning 1-0 win over Korea in their final Group A match at Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico. Thapelo Maseko's goal sent South Africa to the knockouts for the first time.
What happened?
South Africa's victory marked a significant upset, as they were ranked 60th in the world, while Korea was ranked 25th.
The win was a result of a combination of South Africa's solid defense and Thapelo Maseko's lone goal.
Why it matters for South Africa
This win is historic for South Africa, as it marks their first time advancing to the knockouts in the FIFA World Cup.
As of June 25, 2026, South Africa's league standing is not available, but their recent form has been 2W-0D-3L.
What comes next?
South Africa will now wait to see how the remaining group matches play out to determine their next opponent.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Goals this season | 1 scored, 3 conceded (-2 goal difference) |
| Title race | 5 points behind leaders Mexico |
| Last result | South Africa 1-2 Cameroon (2026-01-04) |
| Recent form (last 5) | 2W-0D-3L (LWLLW, most recent first) |
