Hong Jiyong of TV network JTBC says South Korea and Bafana match is difficult to predictJune 22, 2026 at 3:42 pmThapelo Maseko of Bafana Bafana is challenged by Ladislav Krejci of Czechia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday. (Gavin Barker/BackpagePix) Mexico came with their possession-based style of play, Czechia with physicality and aerial strength and South Korea are all about tactical organisation and furious pace. Bafana continued their preparations at their Universidad del Fútbol base in Pachuca, Mexico on Sunday afternoon and depart for Monterrey on Monday to finalise their preparations for their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Hong Jiyong of TV network JTBC says South Korea and Bafana match is difficult to predict. pic.twitter.com/5oamPACTn1— Mahlatse Mphahlele (@BraMahlatse) June 22, 2026
South Africa travel on Monday on to their crucial clash on Wednesday Thursday (7pm in Monterrey, Thursday 3am SA time) with an opportunity to make history because a win over South Korea will leave them with a chance of advancing automatically to knockout stage. They will have to do it without suspended inspirational midfielder Teboho Mokoena but coach Hugo Broos has players like Thalente Mbatha, Jayden Adams and Sphephelo Sithole as cover. All the World Cup fixtures hereWorld Cup page hereAll the group profiles hereStar player profiles hereBafana news hereTimesLIVE
