Bafana Bafana Make History: South Africa Advance to 2026 World Cup Knockouts

In a thrilling climax to Group A, South Africa stunned South Korea with a 1-0 victory, securing second place behind co-hosts Mexico and advancing to the round of 32.

Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute strike proved decisive, propelling Bafana Bafana past South Korea and the Czech Republic in the standings.

The final Group A standings saw Mexico top the group, with South Africa finishing on 4…