Everything remains on the line as South Africa and South Korea prepare for a decisive Group A showdown, with both nations chasing a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For Bafana Bafana, the stakes are particularly significant. In what is only their fourth appearance at football’s biggest tournament, South Africa are aiming to reach the knockout stages for the first time in their history. A positive result would mark a landmark achievement for a side that has shown resilience throughout the group phase.
Standing in their way is a South Korean team determined to continue its recent World Cup progress. The Taegeuk Warriors arrive at their 11th straight World Cup appearance hoping to build on the momentum generated in Qatar four years ago, where they reached the knockout rounds for the first time since 2010.
With qualification scenarios still hanging in the balance, the encounter promises tension, intensity, and little margin for error as both teams battle for a coveted place in the next round.
Pitch inspection at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico ahead of the big match against South Korea on Thursday morning 03:00am SA Time. #BafanaPride#BafanaBafana#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/t4o9SoQiNr
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) June 24, 2026
Where to watch
Fans can watch the FIFA World Cup clash between South Africa national football team and South Korea national football team through the following broadcasters:
- South Africa: SABC, SuperSport
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- United Kingdom: BBC, ITV
- Germany: ARD, ZDF
- France: TF1, beIN Sports
- South Korea: KBS, MBC, SBS
- United States: FOX Sports, Telemundo
- Canada: TSN, CTV, RDS
Supporters can also stream the match via the official apps and digital platforms of the respective broadcasters.
⚽️ Bafana Bafana vs South Korea
📅 Thursday, 25 June 2026
🏟️ Monterrey Stadium, Mexico
🕕 Kick-off: 03:00am SA Time
🖥 SABC 1/3 & SABC+#Fifaworldcup#BafanaPride #BafanaBafana pic.twitter.com/T80tiRlvbr— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) June 24, 2026
Probable lineups
South Africa (possible XI): Williams; Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba; Mbatha, Sithole, Adams; Maseko, Appollis, Rayners.
South Korea (possible XI): S Kim; H Lee, M J Kim, G Lee; M H Kim, Hwang, Paik, Seol; K Lee, J Lee; Son.
