What was the final score of South Africa vs South Korea?

The final score was South Africa 1–0 South Korea (Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026).

Where was South Africa vs South Korea played?

The match was played at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico.

What stage was the South Africa vs South Korea match?

This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Group A · Thursday, June 25, 2026

South Africa vs South Korea Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

South Africa 1–0 South Korea FIFA World Cup 2026 result at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Nuevo León, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

South AfricaRSA

Full Time

1–0

HT 0–0

South KoreaKOR

Performance

Match Statistics

Stats

PlayerGoals

Thapelo Maseko

RSA

Stats

KOR

31.6%Possession68.4%

4Shots on Target3

2Saves3

4Corner Kicks6

7Fouls9

80%Pass Accuracy90%

RSAShotsKOR

13Total Shots8

4On Target3

4Blocked1

RSADefenseKOR

2Saves3

3Offsides0

7Fouls9

RSADisciplineKOR

4Corner Kicks6

1Yellow Cards1

0Red Cards0

Live updates

Match Timeline

South AfricaMatch TimelineSouth Korea

45'

↑ Kim Jin-Gyu↓ Paik Seung-Ho

45'

↑ Jens Castrop↓ Lee Tae-Seok

45'

↑ Son Heung-Min↓ Hwang Hee-Chan

↑ Tshepang Moremi↓ Oswin Appollis

62'

Thapelo MasekoAssist: Tshepang Moremi

63'

65'

↑ Park Jin-Seop↓ Kim Min-Jae

Aubrey ModibaYellow card

73'

74'

↑ Cho Gue-Sung↓ Oh Hyeon-Gyu

↑ Iqraam Rayners↓ Thapelo Maseko

75'

79'

Cho Gue-SungYellow card

↑ Jayden Adams↓ Relebohile Mofokeng

80'

Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

South Africa4-2-3-1

Ime OkonDEF

Relebohile MofokengMID

Bench

Lyle FosterSUB

Kamogelo SebelebeleSUB

Jayden AdamsSUB

Iqraam RaynersSUB

South Korea3-4-2-1

Kim Seung-GyuGK

Kim Min-JaeDEF

Lee Gi-HyukDEF

Lee Kang-InFWD

Bench

Kim Jin-GyuSUB

Eom Ji-SungSUB

Bae Jun-HoSUB

Cho Wi-JeSUB

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-off1:00 AMThursday, June 25, 2026 · UTC

StageGroup stageGroup A

StadiumEstadio BBVAGuadalupe, Nuevo León · 53,500 capacity

StatusFull timeMatchday 3

Result breakdownHalf-time: 0–0

Officials

Facundo TelloREFEREE

Stadium

Estadio BBVA

Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico

53,500Capacity2015OpenedOpenRoof

Framed by the Cerro de la Silla mountain, the "Estadio de Fútbol Monterrey" is among Latin America’s most striking modern grounds and hosts group and knockout matches.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

South AfricaCAF

FIFA Ranking#60

Head CoachHugo Broos

CaptainRonwen Williams

All-time Top ScorerBenni McCarthy (31 goals)

Most CapsAaron Mokoena (107)

Known AsBafana Bafana

South Africa, known as Bafana Bafana ("The Boys"), are 1996 AFCON champions who famously hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup and return to the tournament in 2026 for the first time in 16 years under coach Hugo Broos, with goalkeeper-captain Ronwen Williams as their talisman.

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South KoreaAFC

FIFA Ranking#25

Head CoachHong Myung-bo

CaptainSon Heung-min

All-time Top ScorerCha Bum-kun (58 goals)

Most CapsSon Heung-min (144)

Known AsTaegeuk Warriors, Tigers of Asia

South Korea, known as the Taegeuk Warriors, are Asia's most World Cup-experienced side with 12 appearances and the continent's best-ever finish — fourth place on home soil in 2002 — and remain a perennial contender under the leadership of captain Son Heung-min. Coached by Hong Myung-bo, they have won the AFC Asian Cup twice and the EAFF Championship five times.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Africa vs South Korea?: The final score was South Africa 1–0 South Korea (Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was South Africa vs South Korea played?: The match was played at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico.
What stage was the South Africa vs South Korea match?: This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.