Thapelo Maseko's decisive second-half goal secured South Africa's first-ever World Cup knockout stage berth with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday.
Thapelo Maseko scored the only goal of the game (Image source: X/FIFAcom)
Jun 25, 2026
09:36 am
What's the storyTeam South Africa has made history by qualifying for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever.
The team achieved this feat after a thrilling 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey on Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beats South Korea to reach knockout stage for first time
FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beat South Korea1-0 to reach knockout stage for first time
South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stages for first time
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time with win over South Korea
World Cup 2026: South Africa reach knockout stage for first time with win over South Korea
South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
South Africa reach World Cup knockout for first time after win over South Korea
World Cup: South Africa reaches knockouts with win over Korea | Africanews
FIFA 2026: South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
South Africa secures its first World Cup knockout stage berth with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.
South Africa made a bright start despite playing in front of a crowd largely supporting South Korea
Thapelo Maseko scored mid way through the second half against South Korea to take South Africa into the knockout stages at a…
South Africa wins against South Korea, advancing to the knockout stage for the first time. South Korea's advancement to the…
South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, completing…
Thapelo Maseko fires the ball into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa into 2nd place
