South Africa stun South Korea, advance in second place from Group A
Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal lifted South Africa to a must-win 1-0 result against South Korea in their Group A finale in Guadalupe, Mexico, on Wednesday, sending Bafana Bafana to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
Maseko Strike Sends South Africa to First World Cup Knockouts
- South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history The Standard —
- Thapelo Maseko's goal sends South Africa into first-ever World Cup knockout round USA Today —
- World Cup 2026: South Africa reach knockout stage for first time with win over South Korea France 24 —
- South Africa into round of 32 after win over South Korea BBC Sport —