World Cup 2026: South Africa fight back to earn draw against Czech Republic
Summary
South Africa secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in their 2026 World Cup Group A match in Atlanta. Teboho Mokoena scored a late penalty to keep South Africa’s hopes alive of advancing beyond the group stage for the first time.Key Facts
- The Czech Republic scored first with Michal Sadilek’s goal in the 6th minute.
- South Africa earned a late penalty after a handball by Pavel Sulc, which Teboho Mokoena converted.
- Both teams now have one point each in Group A, behind Mexico and South Korea, who each have three points.
- South Africa will next play South Korea, and the Czech Republic will face Mexico in their final group matches.
- South Africa has never advanced beyond the group stage in its four World Cup appearances.
- The match took place at the Atlanta Stadium, home of the NFL’s Falcons.
- The referee was Tori Penso, part of an all-female officiating team.
- South Africa's goal was their first in the World Cup in 16 years.
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