South Africa vs South Korea Full Match Highlights

World Cup
1:00 AMJune 25, 2026
Group Stage – 3
Estadio BBVA
Referee: Facundo Raul Tello Figueroa, Argentina


South Africa


South Korea
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1.10
Anticipated objectives (xG)
1.00
-0.61
Objectives Prevented
-0.61
Passing
277 (82%)
Correct passes
643 (89%)
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1
G
Ronwen Williams (C)
D
Aubrey Modiba
14
D
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
21
D
Ime Okon
20
D
Khuliso Mudau
13
M
Sphephelo Sithole
5
M
Thalente Mbatha
7
M
Oswin Appollis
10
M
Relebohile Mofokeng
M
Thapelo Maseko
63′
17
F
Proof Makgopa
Substitutes
9
F
Lyle Foster
25
M
Kamogelo Sebelebele
2
D
Tholo Thabang Matuludi
18
D
Samukelo Kabini
24
D
Olwethu Makhanya
19
D
Nkosinathi Sibisi
3
D
Khulumani Ndamane
26
D
Bradley Cross
16
G
Sipho Chaine
22
G
Ricardo Goss
M
Jayden Adams
F
Iqraam Rayners
F
Tshepang Moremi
1
G
Kim Seung-gyu
3
D
Gi-Hyuk Lee
4
D
Kim Min-jae (C)
2
D
Han-Beom Lee
13
M
Lee Tae-seok
6
M
Hwang In-beom
8
M
Seung Ho Paik
22
M
Younger-woo Seol
11
F
Hwang Hee-chan
19
F
Kang-in Lee
18
F
Hyeon-gyu Oh

World Cup Standings – Group A
Thapelo Maseko scored the one objective as South Africa secured a significant 1-0 victory over South Korea on the Estadio BBVA.
The Group Stage conflict carried huge weight for each nations. South Africa entered the match needing a win to maintain their World Cup goals alive, whereas South Korea sought to cement their spot within the subsequent spherical.
South Korea dominated the ball early on, shifting it shortly throughout the nice and cozy Estadio BBVA pitch. Regardless of controlling 68 p.c of possession, the Asian aspect struggled to interrupt down a really compact South African protection.
South Africa seemed harmful on the counter-attack, utilizing their tempo on the wings. They registered a number of photographs from distance however failed to hassle the South Korean goalkeeper within the opening half-hour of play.
Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams marshaled his protection fantastically for South Africa. He made a vital diving save late within the first half to disclaim a robust long-range effort and preserve the scores stage on the break.
Each managers wanted to regulate their ways through the interval. South Korea wished extra penetration within the remaining third, whereas South Africa seemed for a scientific edge on the break.
The breakthrough lastly arrived within the 63rd minute. Substitute Tshepang Moremi discovered area and delivered an ideal cross to Maseko, who fired the ball into the web.
South Korea pushed ahead seeking an equalizer however met fierce resistance from the African aspect. South Africa defender Aubrey Modiba obtained a yellow card within the 73rd minute for a heavy sort out.
Frustration grew for the South Koreans because the clock ticked down. Ahead Cho Gue-Sung picked up a yellow card within the 79th minute after a late problem on the busy Williams.
South Africa gained the tactical battle regardless of having simply 32 p.c of the ball. They recorded 13 complete photographs with an anticipated objectives ranking of 1.1, whereas South Korea managed eight photographs and an xG of 1.0.
This tough-fought victory retains South Africa within the hunt for knockout qualification. For South Korea, the defeat leaves their development from the group hanging within the steadiness forward of the ultimate matchday.

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