Match Snapshot
South Africa vs South Korea finished 1-0 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | jeudi 25 juin 2026 |
| Kickoff | 03:00 |
| Venue | Estadio BBVA |
| Referee | Facundo Raul Tello Figueroa, Argentina |
| Round | Group Stage - 3 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
South Africa come into this fixture after 0 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats across the last five finished matches, while South Korea arrive with 1 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, South Africa start this round in position 2 with 4 points, while South Korea sit in position 10 with 3 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 46' Hwang Hee-Chan (South Korea) - Substitution 1
- 46' Paik Seung-Ho (South Korea) - Substitution 2
- 46' Lee Tae-Seok (South Korea) - Substitution 3
- 62' O. Appollis (South Africa) - Substitution 1
- 63' T. Maseko (South Africa) - Normal Goal
- 65' Kim Min-Jae (South Korea) - Substitution 4
- 73' Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) - Yellow Card
- 74' Oh Hyeon-Gyu (South Korea) - Substitution 5
- 75' T. Maseko (South Africa) - Substitution 2
- 79' Gue-sung Cho (South Korea) - Yellow Card
- 80' R. Mofokeng (South Africa) - Substitution 3
Goals And Turning Points
- South Africa: T. Maseko 63'
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 2 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as Hwang Hee-Chan, Paik Seung-Ho, Lee Tae-Seok, O. Appollis, Kim Min-Jae, Oh Hyeon-Gyu showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | South Africa | South Korea |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Goal | 5 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 8 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots insidebox | 5 | 5 |
| Shots outsidebox | 8 | 3 |
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 6 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 4-3, Shots off Goal: 5-4, Total Shots: 13-8, Blocked Shots: 4-1.
What The Result Means
Result: South Africa 1-0 South Korea. South Africa leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, South Africa sit in position 2 with 4 points, while South Korea hold position 10 with 3 points.
Conclusion
South Africa 1-0 South Korea is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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