South Africa national football team secured a landmark qualification for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a disciplined 1–0 victory over South Korea national football team at the Estadio Monterrey on June 25.
The decisive moment came in the 63rd minute when Thapelo Maseko struck from inside the box, finishing off an assist from T. Moremi to seal a historic win for the African side. Despite South Korea dominating possession, they struggled to create clear chances, with South Africa remaining compact and effective on the counterattack throughout the contest.
The result lifts South Africa to second place in Group A behind Mexico, confirming their passage to the last 32, where they will face Canada in Los Angeles on Sunday at 20:00 BST.
South Korea, finishing third in the group, must now wait to see if results elsewhere will allow them to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.