Czech Republic vs 18.06.26 16:001 – 1Full Time
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Match report
Mokoena penalty earns South Africa a share of the spoils against Czech Republic
Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1-1 in a World Cup Group Stage - 2 fixture at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the point leaving both sides level after matchday two. The result followed an early Czech lead that South Africa clawed back in the second half through a penalty.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Michal Sadílek put the hosts ahead inside six minutes, converting from Alexandr Sojka's assist to send Czech Republic in front at the break. The scoreline held at 1-0 until Teboho Mokoena stepped up to score from the spot in the 83rd minute, restoring parity for South Africa and ensuring the sides shared the points.
South Africa saw more of the ball, with 62 percent possession to Czech Republic's 38, and also edged the shot count 17 to 14. Despite controlling territory, the away side could not find a second goal, with the match's expected-goals figures of 1.37 against 1.02 reflecting a contest fairly evenly balanced in front of goal despite the disparity in possession.
Sadílek scored the opening goal and finished with a rating of 7.7, the highest of any player in the match.
South Africa's 62 percent share of possession underlined their control of the ball despite being unable to convert that dominance into a winning goal.
Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1–1 (half-time 1–0).
Czech Republic met South Africa in the World Cup (Group Stage - 2). Kick-off was Thursday, 18 June 2026, 16:00 UTC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Referee: Tori Penso.
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Key moments
- 6' Goal: Michal Sadílek (assist: Alexandr Sojka) — 1–0 · Watch Michal Sadílek's goal video (6')
- 83' Goal (penalty): Teboho Mokoena — 1–1 · Watch Teboho Mokoena's goal video (83')
Starting line-ups
Czech Republic (3-5-2)
South Africa (4-3-3)
- 1 Ronwen Williams
- 6 Aubrey Modiba
- 14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- 21 Ime Okon
- 20 Khuliso Mudau
- 23 Jayden Adams
- 4 Teboho Mokoena
- 5 Thalente Mbatha
- 7 Oswin Appollis
- 15 Iqraam Rayners
- 12 Thapelo Maseko
About this match
On this page: the Czech Republic vs South Africa final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- Watch Michal Sadílek's goal against South Africa (6').
- Watch Teboho Mokoena's goal against Czech Republic (83').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Czech Republic 1–1 South Africa. Explore more on the Czech Republic and South Africa team pages or the World Cup page.