### [2026-06-24](/feed/2026/06/24/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# In association football, South Africa reaches the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating South Korea 1–0 in their final group-stage match to finish second in Group A. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260625-south-africa-stun-south-korea-to-make-world-cup-history)

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