South Africa 1-0 South Korea in World Cup, with goals, key moments and the main match details.

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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.

CompetitionWorld Cup
Datedonderdag 25 juni 2026
Kickoff03:00
VenueEstadio BBVA
RefereeFacundo Raul Tello Figueroa, Argentina
RoundGroup Stage - 3
Season2026

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

StatSouth AfricaSouth Korea
Shots on Goal43
Shots off Goal54
Total Shots138
Blocked Shots41
Shots insidebox55
Shots outsidebox83
Fouls79
Corner Kicks46

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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