South Africa host South Korea on Thursday, 25 June 2026 at Estadio BBVA. The kick-off time is 01:00 local. The fixture is part of the World Cup schedule. South Africa go into the match 2nd in the table; South Korea sit 10th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

South Africa have taken 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 draw. South Korea have collected 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 loss.

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0. South Africa scored through T. Maseko 63'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 63 as the contest closed.

South Africa held 32% of the ball against 68% for South Korea. Shots on target finished 4-3. Expected goals read 1.10 for South Africa, 1.00 for South Korea.

The win nudges South Africa forward and leaves South Korea with work to do. South Africa sat 2nd and South Korea 10th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.