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Scenarios for South Korea vs. South Africa: The Final Countdown / SBS News

Published : Jun 24, 2026 8:29 PM


The match between South Korea and South Africa will take place at 10:00 AM tomorrow.

The final match will determine who secures a spot in the Round of 32, so SBS News has summarized all the possible scenarios for the South Africa match (the final ones).

If South Korea loses, there are three possible scenarios!
In this case, our advancement to the Round of 32 depends on the match between the Czech Republic and Mexico:
- Mexico wins against the Czech Republic: 3rd in the group
- Mexico draws with the Czech Republic: 3rd in the group
- Mexico loses to the Czech Republic: Eliminated

South Africa, ranked 61st in the FIFA rankings and considered the weakest team in the group, plans to give their all against South Korea tomorrow.

South Korea has always produced legendary World Cup moments in the third match of the group stage!
What kind of legendary scene will South Korea create in tomorrow's match against South Africa?


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