South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 in a group-stage match at the 2026 men's World Cup, securing advancement to the knockout phase, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend on N12. Mexico simultaneously beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to top the group.
South Africa secured a spot in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday morning Jerusalem time, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12). The result, a major surprise given South Korea's previous form, leaves the Korean side eliminated from the tournament. Mexico, which had already secured knockout qualification, beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to finish atop the group with a perfect record. South Korea had beaten the Czech Republic 2-1 in its opening match. The Zioneer has not yet published a separate bulletin on the Czech defeat.
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