South Africa
Thu, Jun 25 · 6:45 AM
1–0
Full Time
Korea Republic

Thapelo Maseko 63'

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South Africa vs Korea Republic 1-0 Live Score, Stats & Lineups

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group A
Formations 4-2-3-1 vs 3-4-2-1
Result
Winner South Africa
Penalties —
Scorers Thapelo Maseko 63'
Yellow cards 1 – 1
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 32% – 68%
Shots 13 – 8
Match stats
Goals 1 – 0
Substitutions 3 – 5
Yellow cards 1 – 1
Corners 4 – 6
Fouls 7 – 9
Saves 2 – 3
Passes 338 – 720
Attacks 80 – 138
Dangerous attacks 22 – 92
Big chances 1 – 1
Tackles 11 – 12
Interceptions 15 – 4
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
46' 🔄
Substitution: Tae-seok Lee → Jens Castrop
Korea Republic
46' 🔄
Substitution: Seung-ho Paik → Jin-gyu Kim
Korea Republic
46' 🔄
Substitution: Hee-chan Hwang → Heung-min Son
Korea Republic
62' 🔄
Substitution: Oswin Appollis → Tshepang Moremi
South Africa
63' ⚽
Thapelo Maseko — Goal!
South Africa
66' 🔄
Substitution: Min-jae Kim → Jin-seob Park
Korea Republic
73' 🟡
Aubrey Modiba — Yellow card
South Africa
74' 🔄
Substitution: Hyeon-gyu Oh → Gue-sung Cho
Korea Republic
75' 🔄
Substitution: Thapelo Maseko → Iqraam Rayners
South Africa
79' 🟡
Gue-sung Cho — Yellow card
Korea Republic
80' 🔄
Substitution: Relebohile Mofokeng → Jayden Adams
South Africa
Live commentary
Deepal Deepal
90'+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90'+2
Corner awarded to Korea Republic after a concession by Yaya Sithole.
90'+3
Attempt saved.
Ronwen Williams (South Africa) saves a header from Park Jin-Seob (Korea Republic) in the top left corner, coming from the left side of the six-yard box. The assist was provided by Jens Castrop with a cross.
88'
Son Heung-Min's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Kim Jin-Gyu provided the assist.
87'
Evidence Makgopa from South Africa wins a free kick on the right wing.
87'
Foul committed by Jens Castrop of Korea Republic.
86'
Corner awarded to Korea Republic after a concession by Jayden Adams.
86'
Attempt missed.
Seol Young-Woo from Korea Republic takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high after a corner.
85'
Corner awarded to Korea Republic after Yaya Sithole concedes.
83'
Foul committed by Tshepang Moremi of South Africa.
83'
Park Jin-Seob from Korea Republic is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
80'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Jayden Adams comes on for Relebohile Mofokeng.
79'
🟡 Yellow Card
Cho Gue-Sung of Korea Republic receives a yellow card for a foul.
79'
Foul committed by Cho Gue-Sung of Korea Republic.
79'
Yaya Sithole from South Africa is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
78'
Foul committed by Lee Han-Beom of Korea Republic.
78'
Tshepang Moremi from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
76'
Corner awarded to Korea Republic after a concession by Aubrey Modiba.
76'
Son Heung-Min of Korea Republic wins a free kick on the left wing.
76'
Foul committed by Khuliso Mudau of South Africa.
75'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Iqraam Rayners comes on for Thapelo Maseko.
74'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Korea Republic: Cho Gue-Sung comes on for Oh Hyeon-Gyu.
73'
🟡 Yellow Card
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
72'
Lee Kang-In from Korea Republic is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
72'
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa commits a foul.
71'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69'
Foul committed by Jens Castrop of Korea Republic.
69'
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
69'
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
66'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Korea Republic: Park Jin-Seob comes on for Kim Min-Jae.
65'
Foul committed by Jens Castrop of Korea Republic.
65'
Khuliso Mudau from South Africa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
63'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
South Africa leads 1-0 against Korea Republic. Thapelo Maseko scores for South Africa with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a fast break.
62'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for South Africa: Tshepang Moremi comes on for Oswin Appollis.
60'
Oh Hyeon-Gyu from Korea Republic has his attempt from the center of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Ronwen Williams of South Africa.
The shot was assisted by Seol Young-Woo with a cross.
59'
Foul committed by Evidence Makgopa of South Africa.
59'
Hwang In-Beom from Korea Republic is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
54'
Seol Young-Woo from Korea Republic is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
54'
Foul committed by Oswin Appollis of South Africa.
51'
Attempt missed.
Thalente Mbatha from South Africa takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes wide to the right. Yaya Sithole provided the assist.
51'
Thapelo Maseko's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
He was assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Korea Republic: Son Heung-Min comes on for Hwang Hee-Chan.
46'
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0 between South Africa and Korea Republic.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Korea Republic: Jens Castrop comes on for Lee Tae-Seok.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Korea Republic: Kim Jin-Gyu comes on for Paik Seung-Ho.
45'+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45'+2
Offside called against South Africa.
Evidence Makgopa is caught offside.
45'+4
South Africa wins a corner after Lee Tae-Seok concedes.
45'+5
Aubrey Modiba from South Africa misses a left-footed shot from outside the box to the right after a corner.
44'
Aubrey Modiba of South Africa is caught offside.
43'
Thapelo Maseko's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
42'
Attempt missed.
Relebohile Mofokeng from South Africa takes a right-footed shot from outside the box after a set piece situation.
41'
Foul committed by Lee Gi-Hyuk from the Korea Republic.
41'
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
40'
Khuliso Mudau wins a free kick for South Africa in the defensive half.
40'
Foul committed by Hwang Hee-Chan of Korea Republic.
39'
Attempt missed.
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a quick counterattack.
36'
Lee Kang-In from Korea Republic is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
36'
Foul committed by Yaya Sithole of South Africa.
34'
Seol Young-Woo from Korea Republic is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
34'
Thalente Mbatha commits a foul for South Africa.
34'
Hwang Hee-Chan from Korea Republic misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it close but to the left.
Kim Min-Jae provided the assist.
30'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Evidence Makgopa from South Africa has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Kim Seung-Gyu in the center of the goal for Korea Republic.
30'
⚽ Goal
Thalente Mbatha from South Africa has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Kim Seung-Gyu of Korea Republic.
The attempt was assisted by Thapelo Maseko.
27'
Korea Republic wins a corner after Relebohile Mofokeng concedes.
26'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
22'
Offside called against South Africa.
Evidence Makgopa is caught offside.
20'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Oswin Appollis from South Africa has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Kim Seung-Gyu from Korea Republic. The shot was assisted by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
19'
Corner awarded to South Africa after a concession by Lee Gi-Hyuk.
19'
Thapelo Maseko's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
He was assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
15'
Foul committed by Lee Tae-Seok of Korea Republic.
15'
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
14'
Attempt missed by Evidence Makgopa from South Africa, who headed the ball from the center of the box.
8'
Attempt missed.
Lee Kang-In from Korea Republic has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that goes to the right. He was assisted by Lee Tae-Seok.
7'
Attempt missed.
Oh Hyeon-Gyu from Korea Republic has a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box.
6'
Corner awarded.
6'
Corner awarded to South Africa after Kim Min-Jae concedes.
6'
Attempt blocked.
Relebohile Mofokeng from South Africa has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
3'
Corner awarded.
3'
Relebohile Mofokeng takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
2'
Corner awarded.
2'
Kim Min-Jae takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
1'
Kick-off!
The referee is Facundo Tello Figueroa.
The first half ends with South Africa and Korea Republic tied at 0-0.
The second half ends with South Africa leading 1-0 against Korea Republic.
The match ends with South Africa winning 1-0 against Korea Republic.
South Africa 4-2-3-1
Korea Republic 3-4-2-1
1
Williams
20
Mudau
21
Okon
14
Mbokazi
6
Modiba
5
Mbatha
13
Sithole
12
Maseko
10
Ratomo
7
Appollis
17
Makgopa
1
Kim
3
Lee
4
Kim
2
Lee
13
Lee
6
Hwang
8
Paik
22
Young-Woo
11
Hwang
19
Lee
18
Oh
South Africa
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1 Ronwen Williams GK
20 Khuliso Mudau DEF
21 Ime Okon DEF
14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi DEF
6 Aubrey Modiba DEF 🟡73'
5 Thalente Mbatha MID
13 Yaya Sithole MID
12 Thapelo Maseko FWD ⚽63' 🔄75'
10 Relebohile Mofokeng FWD 🔄80'
7 Oswin Appollis FWD 🔄62'
17 Evidence Makgopa FWD
Substitutes
2 Thabang Matuludi DEF
3 Khulumani Ndamane DEF
8 Tshepang Moremi FWD 🔄62' ⚽63'
9 Lyle Foster FWD
15 Iqraam Rayners FWD 🔄75'
16 Sipho Chaine GK
18 Samukele Kabini DEF
19 Nkosinathi Sibisi DEF
22 Ricardo Goss GK
23 Jayden Adams MID 🔄80'
24 Olwethu Makhanya DEF
25 Kamogelo Sebelebele DEF
26 Bradley Cross DEF
Korea Republic
3-4-2-1
Starting XI
1 Seung-gyu Kim GK
2 Han-beom Lee DEF
4 Min-jae Kim DEF 🔄66'
3 Gi-hyuk Lee DEF
22 Young-woo Seol DEF
8 Seung-ho Paik MID 🔄46'
6 In-beom Hwang MID
13 Tae-seok Lee DEF 🔄46'
19 Kang-in Lee MID
11 Hee-chan Hwang FWD 🔄46'
18 Hyeon-gyu Oh FWD 🔄74'
Substitutes
5 Kim Tae-Hyeon DEF
7 Heung-min Son FWD 🔄46'
9 Gue-sung Cho FWD 🔄74' 🟡79'
10 Jae-sung Lee MID
12 Bum-keun Song GK
14 Wi-je Cho DEF
15 Moon-hwan Kim DEF
16 Jin-seob Park MID 🔄66'
17 Jun-ho Bae MID
20 Hyun-jun Yang FWD
21 Hyeon-woo Jo GK
23 Jens Castrop MID 🔄46'
24 Jin-gyu Kim 🔄46'
25 Ji-sung Eom FWD
26 Dong-gyeong Lee 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
32%Ball possession68%
13Total shots8
4Shots on target3
5Shots inside box5
8Shots outside box3
338Passes720
277Successful passes643
82%Pass accuracy89%
80Attacks138
22Dangerous attacks92
4Corners6
1Big chances created1
55Long passes55
19Successful long passes31
8Total crosses33
1Accurate crosses7
11Tackles12
15Interceptions4
2Saves3
7Fouls9
1Yellow cards1
4Substitutions13
14Dribble attempts13
7Successful dribbles7
Top stats
32% Ball possession 68%
13 Total shots 8
4 Shots on target 3
5 Shots inside box 5
8 Shots outside box 3
338 Passes 720
277 Successful passes 643
82% Pass accuracy 89%
80 Attacks 138
22 Dangerous attacks 92
4 Corners 6
1 Big chances created 1
55 Long passes 55
19 Successful long passes 31
8 Total crosses 33
1 Accurate crosses 7
11 Tackles 12
15 Interceptions 4
2 Saves 3
7 Fouls 9
1 Yellow cards 1
4 Substitutions 13
14 Dribble attempts 13
7 Successful dribbles 7
13 Shots 8
32% Possession 68%
3 Offsides 0
Detailed statistics
Attacking
5 Shots inside box 5
8 Shots outside box 3
4 Shots blocked 1
9 Shots off target 5
4 Corners 6
Passing & Crosses
338 Passes 720
277 Successful Passes 643
82% Pass accuracy 89%
55 Long passes 55
19 Successful long passes 31
35% Long pass accuracy 56%
8 Total crosses 33
1 Accurate crosses 7
8 Throw-ins 24
12 Goal kicks 5
9 Free kicks 11
Defending
2 Saves 3
11 Tackles 12
15 Interceptions 4
3 Offsides 0
Discipline & Dribbles
7 Fouls 9
1 Yellow cards 1
14 Dribble attempts 13
7 Successful dribbles 7
50% Dribble success % 54%
4 Substitutions 13
Complete team comparison
South AfricaStatKorea Republic
1
Accurate crosses
7
1
Assists
0
80
Attacks
138
32%
Ball possession
68%
1
Big chances created
1
1
Big Chances Missed
1
4
Corners
6
22
Dangerous attacks
92
14
Dribble attempts
13
43
Duels Won
46
7
Fouls
9
9
Free kicks
11
12
Goal kicks
5
1
Goals
0
15
Interceptions
4
10
Key Passes
7
55
Long passes
55
3
Offsides
0
338
Passes
720
2
Saves
3
4
Shots blocked
1
5
Shots inside box
5
9
Shots off target
5
4
Shots on target
3
8
Shots outside box
3
13
Total shots
8
4
Substitutions
13
7
Successful dribbles
7
50%
Dribble success
54%
16
Successful Headers
19
19
Successful long passes
31
35%
Long pass accuracy
56%
277
Successful passes
643
82%
Pass accuracy
89%
11
Tackles
12
8
Throw-ins
24
8
Total crosses
33
1
Yellow cards
1
All-time record
1
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 25, 2026
South Africa 1 – 0 Korea Republic
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