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South Africa Defeat South Korea to Secure Historic First World Cup Knockout Berth
South Africa reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a disciplined 1-0 win over South Korea. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive second-half goal as Bafana Bafana finished second in Group A to set up a Round of 32 clash with Canada. South Korea must now rely on other results to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
Published June 26, 2026