The decisive moment came in the second half when Thapelo Maseko scored the only goal of the match, securing a historic win for Bafana Bafana.
South Africa have qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after a 1–0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday.
The decisive moment came in the second half when Thapelo Maseko scored the only goal of the match, securing a historic win for Bafana Bafana.
The result marked a remarkable turnaround for South Africa, who had opened their campaign with a 2–0 defeat to Mexico but recovered with a draw against the Czech Republic before sealing progression in their final group match.
Coach Hugo Broos praised his team’s resilience, saying the players showed belief and discipline throughout the tournament despite early doubts over their chances.
South Korea pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages but were unable to break through South Africa’s defence.
South Africa will now face co-hosts Canada in the round of 16 on June 28. Mexico topped the group after winning all three of their matches.
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