South Korean soccer fans cheer during a gathering ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against South Africa in Monterrey's Macroplaza, Mexico, on June 23, 2026.
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos believes his team can make history by reaching the World Cup’s second round for the first time, but said they must beat South Korea in a do-or-die Group A showdown in Monterrey on Wednesday. After a 1-0 loss to Mexico in Guadalajara, South Korea sits second in the group with three points. South Africa and the Czech Republic each have one point from a 1-1 draw.A win or draw for South Korea would be enough to advance to the knockout stage, while South Africa must win to be sure of avoiding elimination.A second place group result would take the South Korean team to Los Angeles for its round of 32 match against the runner-up in Group B. Los Angeles would be another comfortable destination for the team. The city is home to more than 300,000 Korean-Americans.(With inputs from agencies)Follow below for live updates:June 25, 2026 05:08 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 25, 2026 05:16 am IST
