FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa hold Czech Republic 1-1, stay in knockout hunt

South Africa hold Czechs 1-1, keep World Cup knockout dream alive

Teboho Mokoena's penalty drew South Africa level at 1-1 against Czech Republic in the 83rd minute, preserving the nation's first-ever World Cup knockout bid after Sadilek's first-half goal. Both squads sit at 1 point and must win their final group fixtures to advance.