South Africa
4/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 8 available matches.
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World CupGroup Stage - 3THE MATCH CENTRESouth Africa vs South Korea match centre
Full time
1:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
T. Maseko63′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
South AfricaSouth Korea
1.100Expected goals · API-Football1.000
4Shots on target2
13Total Shots7
31%Ball Possession69%
4Corner Kicks5
7Fouls9
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
1Goalkeeper Saves3
315Total passes705
261Passes accurate637
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
South Africa 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
South Korea 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
South Korea
7/9Wins
1.8Goals / game
0.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 0 wins from 1 available matches.
Inspect South Korea’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
South Africa
10 matchesResults4 wins · 4 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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South Korea
9 matchesResults7 wins · 0 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game0.7
Games with 3+ goals4 of 9
Both teams scored1 of 9
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare South Africa at home with South Korea away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:08 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
World Cup · 2026/27 · all league matches
South AfricaSouth Korea
1Matches played1
0Points earned3
0Wins1
0.0Goals scored / match2.0
2.0Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets0
1Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares South Africa at home with South Korea away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
South Africa
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Hugo Broos
- 1
Ronwen WilliamsG - 20
Khuliso MudauD - 21
Ime OkonD - 14
Mbekezeli MbokaziD - 6
Aubrey ModibaD - 5
Thalente MbathaM - 13
Sphephelo SitholeM - 12
Thapelo MasekoM - 10
Relebohile MofokengM - 7
Oswin AppollisM - 17
Evidence MakgopaF
Substitutes (13)
8 · Tshepang Moremi
15 · Iqraam Rayners
23 · Jayden Adams
22 · Ricardo Goss
16 · Sipho Chaine
26 · Bradley Cross
3 · Khulumani Ndamane
19 · Nkosinathi Sibisi
24 · Olwethu Makhanya
18 · Samukelo Kabini
2 · Tholo Thabang Matuludi
25 · Kamogelo Sebelebele
9 · Lyle Foster
South Korea
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Myung-Bo Hong
- 1
Kim Seung-gyuG - 2
Han-Beom LeeD - 4
Kim Min-jaeD - 3
Gi-Hyuk LeeD - 22
Young-woo SeolM - 8
Seung Ho PaikM - 6
Hwang In-beomM - 13
Lee Tae-seokM - 19
Kang-in LeeF - 11
Hwang Hee-chanF - 18
Hyeon-gyu OhF
Substitutes (15)
23 · Jens Castrop
24 · Jin-gyu Kim
7 · Son Heung-min
16 · Jin-seob Park
9 · Gue-sung Cho
21 · Jo Hyeonwoo
12 · Song Bum-keun
15 · Kim Moon-hwan
5 · Kim Tae-hyeon
14 · Wi-je Cho
26 · Dong-gyeong Lee
10 · Jae-sung Lee
25 · Ji-sung Eom
17 · Jun-Ho Bae
20 · Yang Hyun-Jun
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
South Africa
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronwen Williams | 90 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 38 | — |
| Khuliso Mudau | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 39 | — |
| Ime Okon | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 52 | — |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 29 | 1 |
| Aubrey Modiba | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Thalente Mbatha | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 35 | 1 |
| Sphephelo Sithole | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 54 | — |
| Thapelo Maseko | 75 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 80 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 22 | 2 |
| Oswin Appollis | 62 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Evidence Makgopa | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Tshepang Moremi | 28 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | 6 | 1 |
| Iqraam Rayners | 15 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Jayden Adams | 10 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Ricardo Goss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sipho Chaine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bradley Cross | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khulumani Ndamane | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Olwethu Makhanya | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samukelo Kabini | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tholo Thabang Matuludi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kamogelo Sebelebele | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lyle Foster | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
South Korea
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Seung-gyu | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 36 | — |
| Han-Beom Lee | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 78 | 1 |
| Kim Min-jae | 66 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 84 | — |
| Gi-Hyuk Lee | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 106 | 1 |
| Young-woo Seol | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Seung Ho Paik | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 41 | — |
| Hwang In-beom | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 78 | 2 |
| Lee Tae-seok | 45 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 10 | 3 |
| Kang-in Lee | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 61 | — |
| Hwang Hee-chan | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Hyeon-gyu Oh | 74 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 11 | — |
| Jens Castrop | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 29 | 1 |
| Jin-gyu Kim | 45 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 53 | 1 |
| Son Heung-min | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 24 | — |
| Jin-seob Park | 24 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 50 | — |
| Gue-sung Cho | 16 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Jo Hyeonwoo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Song Bum-keun | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kim Moon-hwan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kim Tae-hyeon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wi-je Cho | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dong-gyeong Lee | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jae-sung Lee | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ji-sung Eom | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jun-Ho Bae | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yang Hyun-Jun | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗World Cup table
Current standings · Group A. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | LWWWW |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | LWDL |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | LLW |
| 4 |  Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | LDL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | South Africa | Draw | South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 5.75 | 3.80 | 1.62 |
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