South Korea and South Africa players battling in a World Cup soccer match for knockout qualification.
South Korea and South Africa players battling in a World Cup soccer match for knockout qualification.
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South Korea eyes knockout berth against South Africa at World Cup

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South Korea will face South Africa in their final Group A match at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, with a place in the knockout stage on the line.

The match kicks off at 7 p.m. local time on Wednesday at Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, near Monterrey. South Korea sit second in the group with three points behind Mexico and can secure a knockout berth with a win or draw.

Lee Han-beom told reporters on June 22 in San Nicolas that his team is focused on victory. "We are not thinking about a draw. We will try to win the match no matter what," he said. Lee has started both prior matches alongside Kim Min-jae and Lee Gi-hyuk.

South Africa will be without midfielders Themba Zwane and Teboho Mokoena. South Korea opened with a 2-1 win over Czechia on June 11 before losing 1-0 to Mexico.

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Initial reactions on X highlight South Korea's strong position for knockout qualification against South Africa, with analysts noting tactical preparations and high advancement odds; South African fans express determination mixed with concerns over a must-win match, while some voices voice skepticism or negativity toward Bafana's prospects.

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Vivid realistic illustration of South Korea vs Mexico World Cup soccer match in Guadalajara stadium.
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Korea, Mexico aim to secure World Cup knockout berths

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Korea and Mexico will aim to secure World Cup knockout berths when they meet in Guadalajara on Thursday.

Head coach Hong Myung-bo told reporters on Tuesday that his team will aim for a win rather than a draw in South Korea's final Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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South Korean defender Kim Min-jae said Tuesday that he and his teammates must stay alert against the skilled and speedy South African players in their final Group A match.

South Korea conducted a closed-door training session in Mexico on Tuesday as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A opener against Czechia on Thursday evening.

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Bafana Bafana secured a 1-1 draw against Czechia on 18 June 2026 in Atlanta after coming from behind, keeping their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes intact.

South Korea's national football team fell 1-0 to Austria in a pre-World Cup friendly on March 31 at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna, marking back-to-back losses on their European trip. Marcel Sabitzer scored the lone goal in the 48th minute. Coach Hong Myung-bo praised the defensive improvements despite the defeat.

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South Korea has unveiled its squad for the 2026 World Cup. The team features captain Son Heung-Min and several prominent players from top European clubs.

 

 

 

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