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FIFA: South Africa stun South Korea to make history
Published 25 June 2026 ยท sports
Synopsis South Africa achieved a historic World Cup knockout stage berth, stunning South Korea 1-0. Despite an initial setback, the Bafana Bafana secured their advancement
Synopsis South Africa achieved a historic World Cup knockout stage berth, stunning South Korea 1-0. Despite an initial setback, the Bafana Bafana secured their advancement with Thapelo Maseko's decisive second-half goal. This remarkable turnaround, fueled by grit and determination, sets them up for a clash with co-hosts Canada in the next round. Mexico topped the group undefeated.
Published: June 25, 2026 โข 8:35 AM IST ยท Updated: June 25, 2026 โข 9:36 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis South Africa achieved a historic World Cup knockout stage berth, stunning South Korea 1-0. Despite an initial setback, the Bafana Bafana secured their advancement with Thapelo Maseko's decisive second-half goal.
This remarkable turnaround, fueled by grit and determination, sets them up for a clash with co-hosts Canada in the next round.