Monterrey, June 23: South Africa and South Korea will square off in a crucial Group A encounter at Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, with both sides still firmly in contention for a place in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The final group-stage fixture carries significant importance for both nations as they seek to extend their stay at football’s biggest tournament.South Africa have experienced a mixed return to the World Cup after a 16-year absence. Back on the global stage for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, Bafana Bafana opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Mexico before battling to a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic.(Agencies)
