WATCH | Celebrations in Mexico and SA streets as Bafana beat South Korea

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Celebrations erupted among the few hundred South Africans in Estadio Monterrey and on the streets of this country after Bafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday morning to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 32.Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute winner in Mexico on Wednesday (Thursday morning SA time) saw Bafana upset fancied Korea and end second in Group A and make history reaching the World Cup knockouts for the first time at the fourth time of asking.In a short turnaround, South Africa face Canada at Los Angeles Stadium in California on Sunday (9pm SA time) in their last 32 clash.At the stadium, South Africans attending celebrated wildly with Mexican supporters as both their teams had progressed from Group A. Co-hosts Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 in Mexico City in Wednesday’s concurrent game to top Group A with nine points.In South Africa, crowds took to the streets to celebrate a famous victory.Here are some scenes from Mexico and around South Africa:𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲!South African and Mexican fans celebrating together after both nations secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 following an unforgettable Group A campaign.#LimSportsZone pic.twitter.com/isjcgtlUjh— Lim Sports Zone (@LimSportsZone) June 25, 2026