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South Africa Advances in World Cup

Updated 2026-06-25 03:55 UTC 2 sources Positive

South Africa secured their place in the round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010, defeating South Korea 1-0. Their victory marks a significant milestone in the tournament's history.

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Al Jazeera
Bafana Bafana, playing in the tournament for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, have reached the round of 32.
2026-06-25 03:30 UTC
BBC Sport
Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal gives South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey, and sends them into the World Cup knockout phase.
2026-06-25 03:37 UTC
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