South Africa v South Korea

South Africa reached the knockout phase at a World Cup for the first time ⁠when Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike gave them victory against South Korea, who can still qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. Maseko fired the ball into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa, who will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on Saturday, on four points behind Group A ‌winners Mexico who beat ⁠the Czech Republic 3-0.