South Africa 1-0 Korea Republic — FIFA World Cup 2026 Result, Goals & Stats
South Africa vs Korea Republic
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Match Preview & Analysis
The ELO model identified a clear quality gap: Korea Republic entered at 69.7% versus 12.3% for South Africa, with a 57-point probability gap. The draw was rated just 18.0%. In a tournament upset, South Africa defied the forecast to win South Africa 1–0 Korea Republic.
Pre-Match Win Probability
Goals
- T. Maseko 63' — South Africa
Match Statistics
| South Africa | Korea Republic | |
| 32% | Possession | 68% |
| 13 | Shots | 8 |
| 4 | Shots on Target | 3 |
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