FIFA World Cup Group A: Czech Republic v South Africa
Mexico won Group A of the 2026 World Cup. South Africa secured second place to qualify for the knockout stage. Czechia and South Korea were eliminated.
What changed
South Africa has progressed to the Round of 32 while Czechia has been knocked out.
Live updates
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South Africa Qualifies for Round of 32 from Group A
confidence 100%Mexico won Group A of the 2026 World Cup. South Africa secured second place to qualify for the knockout stage. Czechia and South Korea were eliminated.
What's confirmed:
- Mexico won Group A.
- South Africa qualified in second place.
- Czechia and South Korea were eliminated from the tournament.
- South Africa advanced to the Round of 32.
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South Africa and Czechia Draw 1-1 in Group A
confidence 100%South Africa and Czechia played to a 1-1 draw in Atlanta. Teboho Mokoena scored a late penalty to secure the result. Both teams remain in contention for the tournament.
What's confirmed:
- South Africa and Czechia tied 1-1.
- Teboho Mokoena scored a penalty to equalize.
- The match took place in Atlanta.
- Group A consists of Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and the Czech Republic.
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Czech Republic and South Africa Draw in Group A Opener
confidence 100%The Czech Republic and South Africa played to a 1-1 draw on June 18, 2026. Teboho Mokoena scored a second-half penalty to equalize. Both squads continue in the tournament.
What's confirmed:
- Czechia and South Africa tied 1-1 on June 18, 2026.
- Teboho Mokoena scored a second-half penalty for South Africa.
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South Africa and Czech Republic Tie 1-1 in World Cup Group A
confidence 100%South Africa earned a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on June 18, 2026. Teboho Mokoena secured the result by converting a second-half penalty. Both teams remain in the competition.
What's confirmed:
- The match between Czechia and South Africa ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Teboho Mokoena scored a penalty in the second half to equalize for South Africa.
- The game took place on June 18, 2026.
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South Africa and Czech Republic Draw 1-1 in World Cup Group A
confidence 100%South Africa secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on Thursday in Atlanta. Michal Sadilek scored early for the Czechs, but Teboho Mokoena equalized with an 83rd-minute penalty. Both teams remain in contention for the knockout stages.
What's confirmed:
- The Czech Republic and South Africa played to a 1-1 draw on Thursday in Atlanta.
- Michal Sadilek scored the opening goal for the Czech Republic in the sixth minute.
- Teboho Mokoena scored a penalty in the 83rd minute to equalize for South Africa.
- The match took place at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia.
- This was the second Group A match for both teams in the 2026 World Cup.
Still unconfirmed:
- Patrik Schick missed chances in either half of the match.
- A long throw-in from Vladimir Coufal led to the first goal.