Result

South Africa beat Korea Republic 1-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A finale at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on 24 June 2026, reaching the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.

Goals

Thapelo Maseko 63' (South Africa).

Match report

Thapelo Maseko met Tshepang Moremi's precise cross in the 63rd minute for the only goal of a tense Group A decider. The win took Bafana Bafana through to the World Cup knockout phase for the first time, finishing second in the group behind a Mexico side that won all three of its matches, while South Korea went home. Watch the full South Africa vs Korea Republic highlights above.

People also ask

Who scored in South Africa vs Korea Republic?

Thapelo Maseko, from Tshepang Moremi's cross in the 63rd minute.

What was the final score of South Africa vs Korea Republic?

South Africa won 1-0.

Did South Africa reach the knockout stage in 2026?

Yes - beating South Korea sent them into the knockout rounds for the first time in their World Cup history.