(LEAD) (World Cup) S. Korea stuck awaiting fate after falling to South Africa (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea lost to South Africa in their final Group A match, leaving them dependent on other results to advance as a third-place team in the FIFA World Cup.

• South Korea lost 1-0 to South Africa in their Group A match at the FIFA World Cup
• South Korea finished third in their group with three points and must wait to see if they advance as a third-place team
• South Korea will face either Germany or the Group G winner in the knockout stage if they progress