Bafana heroes stun South Korea and make World Cup history (opens original article in a new tab)

Bafana Bafana made World Cup history with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, advancing to the last 32 for the first time.

• Bafana Bafana defeated South Korea 1-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match
• South Africa advanced to the last 32 for the first time in their fourth World Cup group stage attempt
• Thapelo Maseko scored the 63rd-minute goal that secured second place in Group A for South Africa