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Maseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts with win over South Korea

South ?Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South ?Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Maseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put ?South Africa – who will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on 28 June – on four points behind ?Group A winners Mexico, who beat the ?Czechia 3-0. South Korea, ?who started with talisman Son Heung-min on the bench, have three points.

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Jun 24, 2026 World Cup 2026 South Africa football team South Korea

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