South Africa vs South Korea — World Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
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- 46′South Korea, substitution:off
- 46′South Korea, substitution:Kim Jin-Gyuoff
- 46′South Korea, substitution:off
- 62′South Africa, substitution:T. MoremioffO. Appollis
- 63′South Africa, goal:1–0assistT. Moremi
- 65′South Korea, substitution:Park Jin-Seoboff
- 73′South Africa, yellow card:Aubrey Modiba
- 74′South Korea, substitution:off
- 75′South Africa, substitution:I. RaynersoffT. Maseko
- 79′South Korea, yellow card:
- 80′South Africa, substitution:J. AdamsoffR. Mofokeng
- Full-time1 – 0
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South Africa edge South Korea in World Cup Group Stage clash
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 in a World Cup Group Stage - 3 fixture at Estadio BBVA, the only goal of the match arriving in the second half to settle a contest that had been goalless at the interval.
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T. Maseko broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute, converting after being set up by T. Moremi to put South Africa 1-0 ahead, a lead the home side did not relinquish through to full time.
South Korea held the majority of possession and completed more corners over the course of the match, but South Africa were the more direct side in front of goal, registering more shots and more shots on target as they made their territorial disadvantage count.
M. Mbokazi was South Africa's top-rated performer with a 7.3 rating, while Seol Young-Woo matched that mark for South Korea despite the defeat.
South Korea dominated possession with 68% of the ball, yet it was South Africa who made the clearer impact in front of goal.
South Africa beat South Korea 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
South Africa met South Korea in the World Cup (Group Stage - 3). Kick-off was Thursday, 25 June 2026, 01:00 UTC at Estadio BBVA. Referee: Facundo Raul Tello Figueroa.
Team pages: South Africa · South Korea · World Cup
Key moments
- 63' Goal: Thapelo Maseko (assist: T. Moremi) — 1–0
Starting line-ups
South Africa (4-2-3-1)
- 1 Ronwen Williams
- 6 Aubrey Modiba
- 14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- 21 Ime Okon
- 20 Khuliso Mudau
- 13 Sphephelo Sithole
- 5 T. Mbatha
- 7 O. Appollis
- 10 Relebohile Mofokeng
- 12 Thapelo Maseko
- 17 E. Makgopa
South Korea (3-4-2-1)
- 1 Kim Seung-Gyu
- 3 Lee Gi-Hyuk
- 4 Kim Min-Jae (c)
- 2 Lee Han-Beom
- 13 Lee Tae-Seok
- 6 Hwang In-Beom
- 8 Paik Seung-Ho
- 22 Seol Young-Woo
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
- 19 Lee Kang-In
- 18 Oh Hyeon-Gyu
About this match
On this page: the South Africa vs South Korea 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.
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