Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal secured a 1-0 win over South Korea, earning South Africa a historic knockout berth
Maseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts
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South Africa quickly settled, playing with hunger and adventure, but their finishing was wasteful. Fantastic experience: Broos hails Bafana's historic World Cup triumph Estelle.Bronkhorst Thu, 06/25/2026 - 06:40 MONTERREY - Coach Hugo Broos has described South Africa’s historic progression to the World Cup knockout stages as a reward for five years of hard work and belief. Bafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 to reach World Cup knockout rounds Estelle.Bronkhorst Thu, 06/25/2026 - 05:05 GUADALUPE - 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.
Furthermore, South Africa stun South Korea in Mexico. [Source: FIFA World Cup/ Facebook] South Africa has secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout rounds with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over South Korea. The decisive moment came in the 63rd minute when Thapelo Maseko found the back of the net, sealing a historic result for his side. Maseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa – who will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on 28 June – on four points behind Group A winners Mexico, who beat the Czechia 3-0.
In addition, South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
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South Africa quickly settled, playing with hunger and adventure, but their finishing was wasteful.
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Fantastic experience: Broos hails Bafana's historic World Cup triumph Estelle.Bronkhorst Thu, 06/25/2026 - 06:40 MONTERREY - Coach Hugo Broos has described South Africa’s historic progression to the World Cup knockout stages as a reward for five years of hard work and belief.
according to eNCABafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 to reach World Cup knockout rounds Estelle.Bronkhorst Thu, 06/25/2026 - 05:05 GUADALUPE - 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.
according to eNCASouth Africa stun South Korea in Mexico. [Source: FIFA World Cup/ Facebook] South Africa has secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout rounds with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over South Korea.
according to FBC NewsThe decisive moment came in the 63rd minute when Thapelo Maseko found the back of the net, sealing a historic result for his side.
according to FBC NewsMaseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa – who will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on 28 June – on four points behind Group A winners Mexico, who beat the Czechia 3-0.
according to The Guardian — Football +3South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
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South Africa quickly settled, playing with hunger and adventure, but their finishing was wasteful.
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