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South Africa ride World Cup knockout high against Canada at SoFi
South Africa enter the World Cup Round of 32 off a 1-0 win vs South Korea. Canada arrive at SoFi Stadium four days after losing to Switzerland. Preview.
Mokoena’s late penalty rescues South Africa in a 1-1 draw with Czechia
Teboho Mokoena converted from the spot in the 83rd minute to cancel out Michal Sadilek’s early opener, leaving both teams on 1 point in World Cup Group Stage.
South Africa’s 2-0 win over Mexico sets up high-stakes clash with Czechia
South Africa ride the momentum of a 2-0 win over Mexico into a Group Stage showdown with Czechia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both sides need points.
Quiñones and Jiménez give Mexico a perfect World Cup opener at Azteca
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca in their 2026 World Cup group opener, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scoring either side of a pivotal red card.
Mexico vs South Africa: a World Cup opener 16 years in the making
Mexico host South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Group Stage Match 1 of the 2026 World Cup. Here’s what’s at stake and how both sides arrive.