South Africa
Thu, Jun 18 · 9:45 PM
1–1
Full Time
Czech Republic

Teboho Mokoena 83' (pen)

Michal Sadílek 6'

South Africa vs Czech Republic 1-1 Live Score, Stats & Group Table

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group A
Formations 4-3-3 vs 3-5-2
Result
Winner Draw
Penalties —
Scorers Teboho Mokoena 83' (pen), Michal Sadílek 6'
Yellow cards 2 – 1
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 62% – 38%
Shots 17 – 14
Match stats
Goals 0 – 1
Penalties 1 – 0
Substitutions 3 – 5
Yellow cards 2 – 1
Corners 5 – 5
Fouls 10 – 12
Saves 2 – 3
Passes 563 – 339
Attacks 119 – 69
Dangerous attacks 40 – 31
Penalties awarded 1 – 0
Big chances 1 – 3
Tackles 21 – 12
Interceptions 9 – 9
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
6' ⚽
Michal Sadílek — Goal!
Czech Republic
33' 🟡
Teboho Mokoena — Yellow card
South Africa
40' 🟡
Thalente Mbatha — Yellow card
South Africa
46' 🔄
Substitution: Jayden Adams → Relebohile Mofokeng
South Africa
55' 🔄
Substitution: Vladimír Darida → Pavel Sulc
Czech Republic
55' 🔄
Substitution: Alexandr Sojka → Jaroslav Zelený
Czech Republic
66' 🔄
Substitution: Iqraam Rayners → Evidence Makgopa
South Africa
67' 🔄
Substitution: Adam Hlozek → Lukas Provod
Czech Republic
67' 🔄
Substitution: Michal Sadílek → Tomáš Souček
Czech Republic
75' 🟡
Ladislav Krejci — Yellow card
Czech Republic
78' 🔄
Substitution: Lukas Cerv → David Zima
Czech Republic
83' ⚽
Teboho Mokoena — Goal!
South Africa
84' 🔄
Substitution: Thapelo Maseko → Kamogelo Sebelebele
South Africa
Live commentary
Deepal Deepal
90'
Czechia is called offside.
Tomás Soucek is the player caught offside.
90'+1
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90'+1
Foul committed by Kamogelo Sebelebele of South Africa.
90'+1
Jaroslav Zeleny from Czechia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
90'+1
Attempt missed.
Jaroslav Zeleny from Czechia heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes to the left. He was assisted by Vladimír Coufal with a cross after a set piece situation.
90'+1
Attempt missed.
Lukás Provod (Czechia) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
90'+4
Attempt missed by Lukás Provod from Czechia with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
90'+6
Attempt saved.
Evidence Makgopa's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
90'+7
Corner awarded to South Africa after David Zima concedes.
90'+7
Aubrey Modiba's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
90'+7
Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
89'
Czechia is awarded a corner after Mbekezeli Mbokazi concedes.
88'
Attempt saved.
Relebohile Mofokeng from South Africa has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
86'
Thalente Mbatha from South Africa has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
84'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Kamogelo Sebelebele comes on for Thapelo Maseko.
83'
⚽ Goal
Goal in the penalty shootout!
Teboho Mokoena scores for South Africa with a right-footed shot. The match remains 1-1.
81'
Pavel Sulc from Czechia concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
81'
Thapelo Maseko's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Teboho Mokoena.
78'
Teboho Mokoena wins a free kick for South Africa on the right wing.
78'
Foul committed by Tomás Soucek of Czechia.
78'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: David Zima comes on for Lukás Cerv.
77'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
76'
Delay in the match in South Africa.
76'
Mbekezeli Mbokazi's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Aubrey Modiba.
75'
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
75'
🟡 Yellow Card
Ladislav Krejcí of Czechia receives a yellow card for a foul.
75'
Ladislav Krejcí commits a foul for Czechia.
74'
Relebohile Mofokeng from South Africa commits a foul.
74'
Tomás Soucek from Czechia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Evidence Makgopa's header from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Matej Kovár. The assist came from Teboho Mokoena's cross.
72'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
68'
Ladislav Krejcí's header from the center of the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Vladimír Coufal.
67'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: Lukás Provod comes on for Adam Hlozek.
67'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: Tomás Soucek comes on for Michal Sadílek.
66'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Evidence Makgopa comes on for Iqraam Rayners.
64'
Khuliso Mudau from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
64'
Foul committed by Adam Hlozek of Czechia.
62'
Offside for South Africa.
Khuliso Mudau is caught offside.
60'
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa misses a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right.
Relebohile Mofokeng provided the assist.
59'
Attempt blocked.
Michal Sadílek's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Pavel Sulc provided the assist.
58'
Relebohile Mofokeng commits a foul for South Africa.
58'
Lukás Cerv from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
57'
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa commits a foul.
57'
Ladislav Krejcí wins a free kick for Czechia in the defensive half.
55'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: Jaroslav Zeleny comes on for Alexandr Sojka.
55'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Czechia: Pavel Sulc comes on for Vladimír Darida.
54'
Attempt missed.
Thapelo Maseko's left-footed shot from outside the box is too high, assisted by Teboho Mokoena.
53'
Attempt missed.
Ladislav Krejcí's header from the center of the box for Czechia is just a bit too high. He was assisted by Vladimír Coufal, who delivered a cross following a corner.
52'
Czechia wins a corner after Mbekezeli Mbokazi concedes.
50'
Attempt missed.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
50'
Delay in the match in Czechia.
50'
Michal Sadílek from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
49'
Corner awarded to South Africa after a concession by Adam Hlozek.
48'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Patrik Schick's header from the center of the box is saved by Ronwen Williams in the center of the goal. The assist came from Vladimír Coufal's cross.
47'
Czechia wins a corner after Ronwen Williams concedes.
47'
Attempt saved.
Lukás Cerv from Czechia has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
47'
Vladimír Darida's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Relebohile Mofokeng comes on for Jayden Adams.
46'
The second half begins with the score at Czechia 1, South Africa 0.
46'
Lukás Cerv from Czechia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46'
Foul committed by Teboho Mokoena of South Africa.
45'
Attempt missed by Teboho Mokoena from South Africa, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
45'+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45'+2
Teboho Mokoena from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
45'+2
Foul committed by Tomás Holes of Czechia.
45'+4
Thapelo Maseko's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
44'
South Africa wins a corner after Ladislav Krejcí concedes.
42'
Thapelo Maseko of South Africa is caught offside.
41'
Attempt missed.
Adam Hlozek from Czechia takes a right-footed shot from outside the box but it goes too high after a direct free kick.
40'
Foul committed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa.
40'
🟡 Yellow Card
Thalente Mbatha from South Africa receives a yellow card for a foul.
40'
Patrik Schick from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
37'
South Africa wins a corner after Lukás Cerv concedes.
36'
Iqraam Rayners of South Africa is caught offside.
34'
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
34'
Foul committed by Lukás Cerv of Czechia.
33'
🟡 Yellow Card
Teboho Mokoena from South Africa receives a yellow card for a foul.
32'
Oswin Appollis from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
32'
Foul committed by Tomás Holes of Czechia.
30'
Foul committed by Robin Hranác of Czechia.
30'
Foul committed by Robin Hranác of Czechia.
29'
Foul committed by Adam Hlozek of Czechia.
29'
Iqraam Rayners from South Africa is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
26'
Teboho Mokoena from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
23'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
22'
Adam Hlozek from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
21'
Ime Okon from South Africa commits a foul.
20'
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
20'
Ladislav Krejcí commits a foul for Czechia.
17'
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa commits a foul.
17'
Patrik Schick from Czechia is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
15'
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
15'
Ladislav Krejcí commits a foul for Czechia.
13'
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending it too high.
The shot was assisted by Teboho Mokoena after a corner.
12'
Corner awarded to South Africa after Tomás Holes concedes.
12'
Oswin Appollis from South Africa has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Teboho Mokoena provided the assist.
9'
Czechia is called offside as Vladimír Coufal is caught in an offside position.
8'
Alexandr Sojka from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
8'
Alexandr Sojka from Czechia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
6'
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa commits a foul.
5'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Michal Sadilek scores to make it 1-0.
5'
Michal Sadilek takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
5'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Czechia leads South Africa 1-0. Michal Sadílek scores for Czechia with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
4'
Corner awarded.
4'
Michal Sadilek takes a left-footed shot but misses.
2'
Corner awarded.
1'
Kick-off!
The referee is Tori Penso.
1'
Patrik Schick attempts a header but misses the shot.
The first half ends with Czechia leading South Africa 1-0.
The second half ends with the match finishing 1-1 between Czechia and South Africa.
The match ends in a 1-1 draw between Czechia and South Africa.
South Africa 4-3-3
Czech Republic 3-5-2
1
Williams
6
Modiba
14
Mbokazi
21
Okon
20
Mudau
23
Adams
4
Mokoena
5
Mbatha
7
Appollis
15
Rayners
12
Maseko
1
Kovář
3
Holeš
4
Hranáč
7
Krejčí
5
Coufal
8
Darida
12
Červ
18
Sadílek
24
Sojka
10
Schick
9
Hložek
South Africa
4-3-3
Starting XI
1 Ronwen Williams GK
20 Khuliso Mudau DEF
21 Ime Okon DEF
14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi DEF
6 Aubrey Modiba DEF
5 Thalente Mbatha MID 🟡40'
4 Teboho Mokoena MID 🟡33' ⚽83'
23 Jayden Adams MID 🔄46'
12 Thapelo Maseko FWD 🔄84'
15 Iqraam Rayners FWD 🔄66'
7 Oswin Appollis FWD
Substitutes
2 Thabang Matuludi DEF
3 Khulumani Ndamane DEF
8 Tshepang Moremi FWD
9 Lyle Foster FWD
10 Relebohile Mofokeng FWD 🔄46'
16 Sipho Chaine GK
17 Evidence Makgopa FWD 🔄66'
18 Samukele Kabini DEF
19 Nkosinathi Sibisi DEF
22 Ricardo Goss GK
24 Olwethu Makhanya DEF
25 Kamogelo Sebelebele DEF 🔄84'
26 Bradley Cross DEF
Czech Republic
3-5-2
Starting XI
1 Matej Kovar GK
3 Tomas Holes DEF
4 Robin Hranac DEF
7 Ladislav Krejci DEF 🟡75'
5 Vladimír Coufal DEF
8 Vladimír Darida MID 🔄55'
12 Lukas Cerv MID 🔄78'
18 Michal Sadílek MID ⚽6' 🔄67'
24 Alexandr Sojka MID ⚽6' 🔄55'
10 Patrik Schick FWD
9 Adam Hlozek FWD 🔄67'
Substitutes
2 David Zima DEF 🔄78'
6 Stepan Chaloupek DEF
11 Jan Kuchta FWD
13 Mojmír Chytil FWD
15 Pavel Sulc MID 🔄55'
16 Jindrich Stanek GK
17 Lukas Provod FWD 🔄67'
19 Tomas Chory FWD
20 Jaroslav Zelený DEF 🔄55'
21 David Doudera MID
22 Tomáš Souček MID 🔄67'
23 Lukas Hornicek GK
25 Hugo Sochurek MID
26 Denis Visinsky MID
Group A standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
Mexico
3 3 0 0 +6 9
2
South Africa
3 1 1 1 -1 4
3
Korea Republic
3 1 0 2 -1 3
4
Czech Republic
3 0 1 2 -4 1
All statistics
62%Ball possession38%
17Total shots14
4Shots on target3
6Shots inside box11
11Shots outside box3
563Passes339
508Successful passes270
90%Pass accuracy80%
119Attacks69
40Dangerous attacks31
5Corners5
1Big chances created3
57Long passes45
30Successful long passes22
17Total crosses16
4Accurate crosses7
21Tackles12
9Interceptions9
2Saves3
10Fouls12
2Yellow cards1
3Substitutions5
10Dribble attempts13
5Successful dribbles9
Top stats
62% Ball possession 38%
17 Total shots 14
4 Shots on target 3
6 Shots inside box 11
11 Shots outside box 3
563 Passes 339
508 Successful passes 270
90% Pass accuracy 80%
119 Attacks 69
40 Dangerous attacks 31
5 Corners 5
1 Big chances created 3
57 Long passes 45
30 Successful long passes 22
17 Total crosses 16
4 Accurate crosses 7
21 Tackles 12
9 Interceptions 9
2 Saves 3
10 Fouls 12
2 Yellow cards 1
3 Substitutions 5
10 Dribble attempts 13
5 Successful dribbles 9
17 Shots 14
62% Possession 38%
3 Offsides 2
Detailed statistics
Attacking
6 Shots inside box 11
11 Shots outside box 3
8 Shots blocked 3
13 Shots off target 11
9 Goal attempts 9
5 Corners 5
1 Penalties 0
Passing & Crosses
563 Passes 339
508 Successful Passes 270
90% Pass accuracy 80%
57 Long passes 45
30 Successful long passes 22
53% Long pass accuracy 49%
17 Total crosses 16
4 Accurate crosses 7
15 Throw-ins 16
10 Goal kicks 8
13 Free kicks 13
Defending
2 Saves 3
21 Tackles 12
9 Interceptions 9
3 Offsides 2
79 Ball safe 67
Discipline & Dribbles
10 Fouls 12
2 Yellow cards 1
1 Injuries 1
10 Dribble attempts 13
5 Successful dribbles 9
50% Dribble success % 69%
3 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
South AfricaStatCzech Republic
4
Accurate crosses
7
0
Assists
1
119
Attacks
69
62%
Ball possession
38%
79
Ball safe
67
1
Big chances created
3
0
Big Chances Missed
2
5
Corners
5
40
Dangerous attacks
31
10
Dribble attempts
13
45
Duels Won
44
10
Fouls
12
13
Free kicks
13
9
Goal attempts
9
10
Goal kicks
8
1
Goals
1
1
Injuries
1
9
Interceptions
9
10
Key Passes
11
57
Long passes
45
3
Offsides
2
563
Passes
339
1
Penalties
0
2
Saves
3
8
Shots blocked
3
6
Shots inside box
11
13
Shots off target
11
4
Shots on target
3
11
Shots outside box
3
17
Total shots
14
3
Substitutions
5
5
Successful dribbles
9
50%
Dribble success
69%
9
Successful Headers
13
30
Successful long passes
22
53%
Long pass accuracy
49%
508
Successful passes
270
90%
Pass accuracy
80%
21
Tackles
12
15
Throw-ins
16
17
Total crosses
16
2
Yellow cards
1
All-time record
0
Wins
1
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 18, 2026
Czech Republic 1 – 1 South Africa
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