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Maseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts with win over South Korea

Maseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts with win over South Korea
⚽ Football News · The Guardian · Jun 25, 2026

South ​Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South ⁠Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Maseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put ⁠

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