South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history -- an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat...
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South Africa has made World Cup history by reaching the knockout rounds for the first time ever after a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Korea.
- The historic win secured South Africa second place in Group A to advance.
- Goalscorer Thapelo Maseko sealed the victory in the second half for Bafana Bafana.
- Despite earlier setbacks including an opening loss to Mexico, South Africa showed resilience to achieve this milestone.
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South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history - June 2026
South Africa has made World Cup history by reaching the knockout rounds for the first time ever after a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Korea. Co-hosts Mexico finished World Cup Group A with a perfect record after a dominant 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday. Brazil's Vinicius Junior scored a brace, securing a 3-0 victory against Scotland and advancing Brazil to the World Cup last 32 as Group C winners. Coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded Vinicius as "one of the best players in the world" for his standout performance. Separately, Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi expressed belief that his team possesses the necessary qualities to win the World Cup, following their unbeaten run to the last 32.
