South Africa makes history at the 2026 World Cup. The team wins 1-0 against South Korea. Thapelo Maseko scores the goal in minute 63. South Africa reaches the K.-o.-Runde for the first time. The team ends the Vor-Runde in place 2.
Coach Hugo Broos is very happy. He falls to his knees with joy. He builds the team since 2021. He stops after this World Cup. He wants more time with his family.
The fans in South Africa celebrate loudly. Many people dance in the streets of Johannesburg. The players celebrate in the room in Mexico. On Sunday, South Africa plays against Canada. The game is in the city Los Angeles.
South Korea must worry about the future. The team is only on place 3. Star player Heung-Min Son plays after the break. The coach of South Korea is very sad.
