South Africa into round of 32 after win over South Korea
Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal gives South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey, and sends them into the World Cup knockout phase.
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 stun South Korea, advance in second place from Group A Bangkok Post —