The third round of Group A in the 2026 World Cup concluded with a remarkable outcome as the South African national team triumphed over South Korea. The decisive moment came in the 63rd minute when Tapelo Maseko scored the winning goal, securing South Africa’s position in the tournament.
Under the leadership of coach Hugo Broos, South Africa finished second in Group A, surpassing both South Korea and the Czech Republic in the standings. This marks a significant achievement for the team, which had never advanced to the World Cup playoffs in previous tournaments.
In the upcoming round of 16, South Africa will face Canada, who secured second place in Group B. This matchup presents a new opportunity for Bafana Bafana to progress further in the tournament.