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South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the World Cup knockout phase for the first time following a 1-0 victory over South Korea. Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal to conclude Group A. South Africa will face Canada in the next round at SoFi Stadium.

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South Africa secured a historic first knockout round appearance with a win over South Korea.

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  1. South Africa reach World Cup knockouts for first time after beating South Korea

    South Africa advanced to the World Cup knockout phase for the first time following a 1-0 victory over South Korea. Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal to conclude Group A. South Africa will face Canada in the next round at SoFi Stadium.

    What's confirmed:

    • South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0.
    • South Africa has reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time.
    • Thapelo Maseko scored the goal that sent South Africa into the knockout round.
    • South Africa will play Canada in the next round at SoFi Stadium.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • South Korea benched Son Heung-min as a gamble that backfired.
    • The South Korea coach held back Son Heung-min to exploit a tiring South Africa team.
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