Event Brief
South Africa reach World Cup round of 32
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: South Africa reached the World Cup round of 32 for the first time by beating South Korea.
WHO: South Africa (Bafana Bafana)
WHAT: South Africa defeated South Korea to reach the World Cup knockouts for the first time.
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 11:30 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: South Africa won against South Korea, securing qualification for the round of 32.
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