(LEAD) (World Cup) S. Korea lose to South Africa to finish 3rd in group; knockout status in limbo (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea lost to South Africa in the FIFA World Cup, finishing third in their group and leaving their knockout round status uncertain.

• South Korea lost 1-0 to South Africa in the FIFA World Cup Group A match
• South Korea finished third in Group A with three points, affecting their knockout round prospects
• South Africa moved up to second place in the group, while Mexico topped the group