South Africa make first World Cup knockouts with Korea win
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.
Morocco rallies to beat Haiti 4-2
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation's hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup. Morocco, which became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals four…
Coach Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
Korean coach Hong Myung-bo took responsibility for the result, saying, "I guess I made the wrong decisions, and that was the reason why we had a bad result. Nothing more, nothing less."
Coach Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
Korean coach Hong Myung-bo took responsibility for the result, saying, "I guess I made the wrong decisions, and that was the reason why we had a bad result. Nothing more, nothing less."
Coach Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
Korean coach Hong Myung-bo took responsibility for the result, saying, "I guess I made the wrong decisions, and that was the reason why we had a bad result. Nothing more, nothing less."
South Korea lose to South Africa, World Cup hopes left in the balance
South Korea can still reach the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, but need results elsewhere to go their way.
South Korea lose to South Africa, World Cup hopes left in the balance
South Korea can still reach the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, but need results elsewhere to go their way.
'We shut up big mouths,' says South Africa's World Cup coach Broos
74-year-old Belgian coach enjoying his last assignment.
World Cup: South Africa reaches knockouts with win over Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night
World Cup: South Africa reaches knockouts with win over Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night
Fuelled by anger, South Africa take surprise place in World Cup last 32
ATLANTA, June 25 : Dismissed by the pundits as no-hopers, South Africa turned their anger into rocket fuel and blasted into the World Cup's knockout stages for the first time with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Wednesday night.After a hapless display in their opening game against co-hosts Mexico at Azteca Stad
South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
Despite their loss, South Korea can still qualify for the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
Broos: What Bafana need to do v South Korea
Hugo Broos has spoken about what his team needs to focus on in their match against Korea Republic
South Africa coach Broos hails team tactics after 1-0 win over South Korea
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 24 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos praised his team for their tactical performance after they beat South Korea 1-0 in their Group A World Cup showdown on Wednesday, reaching the knockout stage for the first time.• "I think we played a very good game tactically. It was very good; ever
South Africa coach Broos hails team tactics after 1-0 win over South Korea
MONTERREY, Mexico: South Africa coach Hugo Broos praised his team for their tactical performance after they beat South Korea 1-0 in their Group A World Cup showdown on Wednesday, reaching the knockout stage for the first time."I think we played a very good game tactically. It was very good; everyone did their
CAF Sends Message to South Africa After Historic Round of 32 Qualification
CAF praises South Africa's historic World Cup achievement as Bafana Bafana qualify for the Round of 32 after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey.
South Africa Reaches World Cup Knockout Round For First Time, Will Face Canada
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.
Bafana star breaks down Bafana's approach to South Korea do-or-die
Midfielder Sphephelo Sithole has shared insight into Bafana Bafana's approach to their Group A finale against South Korea, with a spot in the next round of the FIFA World Cup up for grabs.
South Africa reaches knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night. Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute off a precise cross from Tshepang Moremi and South Africa finished in second place in Group A behind…
South Korea coach says Son was held back to exploit tiring South Africa
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 24 : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said he had deliberately left captain Son Heung-min on the bench in the hope the forward could exploit tiring South African legs after the break, but conceded his side never found their rhythm in a 1-0 defeat that left their World Cup fate hanging in the b
Park criticises South Korea after loss to South Africa, warns of 2014 World Cup repeat
June 25 : Former South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung criticised the team's performance in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat by South Africa at the World Cup, and drew comparisons with their disappointing 2014 campaign that saw them exit in the group phase.The Koreans, who started with captain Son Heung-min on the bench,
Park criticises South Korea after loss to South Africa, warns of 2014 World Cup repeat
June 25 : Former South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung criticised the team's performance in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat by South Africa at the World Cup, and drew comparisons with their disappointing 2014 campaign that saw them exit in the group phase.The Koreans, who started with captain Son Heung-min on the bench,
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.
South Korea coach says Son was held back to exploit tiring South Africa
MONTERREY: South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said he had deliberately left captain Son Heung-min on the bench in the hope the forward could exploit tiring South African legs after the break, but conceded his side never found their rhythm in a 1-0 defeat that left their World Cup fate hanging in the balance on Wednesda
South Africa Defy Supercomputer Prediction to Qualify for Historic Knockout Stage
South Africa stunned Korea and defied Opta's predictions to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, completing one of the tournament's surprises.
Korea coach after Bafana defeat: 'It comes down to me'
South Korean coach Hong Myung-bo has taken responsibility for his side's loss to South Africa
Morocco earn comeback win over Haiti to reach last 32 as group runners-up
ATLANTA, June 24 : Morocco came from behind twice in a highly entertaining first half before overcoming already eliminated Haiti 4-2 on Wednesday thanks to goals from substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Yassine Gessime to advance to the World Cup round of 32 as Group C runners-up.Brazil topped the standings on se
World Cup 2026: Why we beat South Korea 1-0 – South Africa coach, Hugo Broos
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, has explained why his team defeated South Korea 1-0 at the World Cup. Broos watched as South Africa beat South Korea
FIFA WC: Morocco beat spirited Haiti to enter knockout stage
Morocco came from behind to defeat a dogged Haiti team in their final match of group play at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ronwen Williams Aims Sly Dig at “Doubters” as South Africa Reach World Cup Round of 32
South Africa’s captain Ronwen Williams reacts to critics as Bafana Bafana secures a historic World Cup knockout stage spot after defeating South Korea 1-0.
World Cup 2026: 8 countries eliminated from tournament
Czechia and Qatar have become the latest teams to be eliminated from the World Cup tournament. They have been sent packing after losing their final group
World Cup 2026: 13 countries qualify for Round of 32 stage
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, Brazil, Switzerland, Canada and South Africa are the latest countries to qualify for the Round of 32 stage at the ongoing
World Cup 2026: Two African countries qualify for knockout stage
South Africa became the second African country to qualify for the Round of 32 stage. This follows their 1-0 win against South Korea in the early hours
Morocco earn comeback win over Haiti to reach World Cup last 32 as group runners-up
Morocco will play the Group F winners, Japan, the Netherlands or Sweden, in the first knockout round.
Morocco earn comeback win over Haiti to reach World Cup last 32 as group runners-up
Morocco will play the Group F winners, Japan, the Netherlands or Sweden, in the first knockout round.
Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 group-stage matches for 1st time
Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 on Wednesday night to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time. The 22-year-old Chávez, in his first World Cup, opened the…
Morocco overcomes Haiti scare to enter World Cup 2026 knockouts as Group C runners-up
Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 in an instant World Cup classic to finish second in Group C. In a match that saw four goals in the first half, the Atlas Lions were able to battle on score two in the final 45 minutes to get the victory.
South Africa’s Next Opponent Confirmed After Bafana Bafana Qualify for 2026 World Cup Knockout Round
South Africa have discovered their next opponent in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea, powered by Thapelo Maseko's goal
World Cup 2026: South Africa reach knockout stage for first time with win over South Korea
South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, completing a remarkable recovery after losing their opener. Thapelo Maseko scored…
Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time
Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time.
FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beats South Korea to reach knockout stage for first time
South Africa secures its first World Cup knockout stage berth with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2 at the World Cup
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti and erase the Caribbean nation’s hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.
2026 World Cup: FIFA Reacts As South Africa Qualifies for Knockout Stage After Win Over South Korea
South Africa made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, defeating South Korea 1-0. They face Canada next in Los Angeles.
2026 World Cup: Hugo Broos Aims Dig at Critics Hate-watching South Africa After Qualification
Hugo Broos defied critics as Bafana Bafana made history, securing South Africa's first World Cup knockout stage with a dramatic win over South Korea.
FIFA World Cup: Battling against the odds, South Africa achieve historic knockout qualification
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup knockouts for the first time. The result completed a sharp turnaround after visa delays, red cards and a chaotic opening game.
Mexico Sweeps Group Stage for First Time in World Cup History: 'I Dreamed of This'
Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to the Mexican team’s success at the World Cup is that they are a family. This family, it seems, is on a historic journey.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico win all three group stage matches for first time first
Mexico City : Following their win in the final league stage match against Czechia, Mexico made FIFA World Cup history, marking the first time they won all
2026 World Cup: Morocco becomes first African country to qualify for Round of 32
Morocco became the first African team to officially qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions overcame an early scare from
FIFA World Cup 2026: Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2
Morocco rallies to defeat Haiti 4-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026, advancing to the knockout stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026: President Claudia Sheinbaum praises Mexico after 3-0 win over Czech Republic
Mexico City : Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo congratulated the national football team after their commanding 3-0 win over the Czech Republic in
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