South Africa avoided defeat in a crucial World Cup Group A match by scoring a late penalty to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic. The match, played on June 19, 2026, saw Teboho Mokoena convert a penalty in the 83rd minute to secure one point for his team. Earlier, Michal Sadílek had given the Czech Republic an early lead just five minutes and seven seconds into the game, marking the fastest goal of the tournament.
Despite the early setback, South Africa struggled to create clear chances and managed their first shot on target only in the 74th minute. The turning point came when Thapelo Maseko’s shot struck Czech midfielder Pavel Šulc’s hand, leading to the decisive penalty. Mokoena’s precise finish into the left corner ensured a share of the spoils.
The draw leaves both teams behind Mexico and South Korea in Group A standings. However, under the new World Cup format, the top eight third-placed teams can still advance to the round of 32, keeping both sides’ hopes alive ahead of their final group matches on June 25.
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