Maseko Strike Sends South Africa Into World Cup Knockouts with 1-0 Win Over South Korea

Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute finish gave South Africa a 1-0 victory over South Korea, sending them into the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time. South Africa finish second in Group A on four points and will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on 28 June. South Korea, who started Son Heung-min on the bench, remain in contention as one of the eight best third-placed teams. South Africa have reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history.