Monterrey: An upset victory for South Africa overturns South Korea to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. The final Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place at Monterrey Stadium, where South Africa emerged victorious against South Korea, securing their place in the Round of 32.
According to Thai News Agency, South Africa played a total of three matches in the group stage, winning one, drawing another, and losing one. This performance allowed them to accumulate four points, enabling them to advance as the runners-up in Group A. On the other hand, South Korea, with one win and two losses, finished the group stage with three points. South Korea now faces uncertainty as they await the results of other groups to determine if they can qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.