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South Africa and Canada reach FIFA World Cup round of 32 for first time
South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and will face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles. Coach Hugo Broos called the qualification a historic achievement after earlier group losses and a draw.
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South Africa advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 win over South Korea, joining Canada in reaching the round of 32 for the first time. Winger Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal that secured second place in Group A. The team had opened its campaign with a 2-0 loss to Mexico before drawing 1-1 with Czechia on a late penalty by Teboho Mokoena.
Those results left South Africa needing a win against South Korea to advance. Coach Hugo Broos, who has led the side since 2021, said the result carried special weight. “It was a hugely emotional moment – getting past the group stage for the first time,” Broos told AFP.
He added that the squad “believed in itself” despite earlier criticism. South Africa will meet Canada in a Round of 32 match on Sunday in Los Angeles. ” The nation had exited in the group stage at the 1998, 2002 and 2010 World Cups.
Broos previously guided Cameroon to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations title.
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