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T. Maseko 63'

#	Team	P	W	D	L	DIFF	GLS	PTS	Last 5
1	Mexico	3	3	0	0	+6	6:0	9	W W W W L
2	South Africa	3	1	1	1	-1	2:3	4	L D W L
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	-1	2:3	3	W L L
4	Czechia	3	0	1	2	-4	2:6	1	L D L

#	Team	GLS	Last 5
1	Mexico	0:0	W W W W L
2	South Africa	0:0	L D W L
3	South Korea	0:0	W L L
4	Czechia	0:0	L D L

#	Team	GLS	Last 5
1	Mexico	0:0	W W W W L
2	South Africa	0:0	L D W L
3	South Korea	0:0	W L L
4	Czechia	0:0	L D L

If two or more teams are level on points, the following tie-breakers apply:

Goal difference
Goals scored
Head-to-head

P: Matches played
DIFF: Difference
PTS: Points

P: Matches played
W: Wins
D: Draws
L: Losses
DIFF: Difference
GLS: Goals
PTS: Points

About South Africa VS South Korea

The win moves South Africa to 4 points and second place in the group, while South Korea sit third with 3 points.

In a Group A matchup of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. Sibongiseni Moreemi came on as a substitute for O. Appollis in the 62nd minute and immediately made an impact, providing a key assist in the 63rd minute for T. Maseko to finish and seal the victory. Statistically, South Korea dominated possession with 68% and registered 8 shots, while South Africa managed just 32% possession but attempted 13 shots; the expected goals figure of 1. 1 for South Africa was roughly level with South Korea's 1, giving South Africa a slight edge in efficiency. With this result, South Africa moved to 4 points to sit second in the group, while South Korea remain third on 3 points.

The victory moved South Africa to 4 points and second place in the group, while South Korea sit third with 3 points. For more details and live tracking of this crucial clash, follow ScoreZ for full match coverage.