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Hong failed to guide South Korea beyond the group stage and has been lambasted in his homeland

England will play DR Congo on Wednesday for a chance to qualify for the World Cup's round of 16. There, they will meet either Mexico or Ecuador,...

South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo resigned Sunday, a day after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup and following heavy criticism from the...

Lee Jae Myung lashes out and apologises to nationSon Heung-min omission against South Africa backfiresHong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday as South...

South Korea’s Kim Min-jae became the only player that Bayern Munich sent to the World Cup to fail to make it to the knockout stage. Bayern sent a...

Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure experienced unceremonious exits from the World Cup,...

South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned from his post following his side's disappointing World Cup elimination.

South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has stepped down from his position following the nation's disappointing group-stage exit from the 2026 World...

The fallout from South Korea's group-stage elimination intensified on Sunday, with President Lee Jae Myung saying he was "utterly baffled" by the...

History is on the line at Los Angeles Stadium as South Africa and co-hosts Canada prepare to kick off the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 South Africa...

South Africa's impressive World Cup campaign has not only secured a place in the Round of 32. It has also sparked a major rise in the FIFA...

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos faces a mixed disciplinary landscape ahead of Bafana Bafana's historic 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash...

South Africa and Canada are set to meet in a historic encounter as they play their first-ever knockout match at a World Cup, clashing in the Round...

South Africa will look to make more history on Sunday night when they take on Canada in the first Round of 32 match of the 2026 FIFA World...

With the curtain officially closing on the group stage, the field has been cut down to the final 32. For the 16 nations that failed to survive the...

Iran denied in final seconds of Austria's draw with AlgeriaSouth Korea out despite victory in their opening matchThe race for third-place teams...

Paik Seung-ho has been a key player for Birmingham City over the last two-and-a-half years and he's started all three group games for South Korea...

Uruguay are out of the World Cup again and it's nobody's fault but theirs. “3 million dreams,” the banner said high in the stand in Guadalajara;...

Uruguay's exit means England through to knockoutsThomas Tuchel's side face Panama on SaturdayEngland's place in the last 32 of the World Cup has...

Bafana Bafana have climbed six places in the FIFA World Rankings to their highest position in 11 years following their 1-0 win over South Korea at...

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has characterized the Black Stars' 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar as an unpredictable and unexplainable journey,...

South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo is facing calls to step down following the country's disastrous World Cup campaign, which saw them lose 1-0 to...

Lee Kang-In, a 25-year-old Korean midfielder/winger who joined Paris Saint-Germain from Mallorca in the summer...

PSG could be about to get a few extra million from the Kang-in Lee sale after a new team joined the chase for the South Korean. If you enjoy PSG...

Seven hundred and ninety-two people were at Alfreton Town when an England side boasting Cole Palmer, James Trafford and Noni Madueke beat South...

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos expressed immense pride and joy after his side secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea to reach the...

La Liga giants Atlético Madrid are locked in ongoing negotiations over the signing of Paris Saint-Germain star Lee Kang-in. This comes amid the...

Former South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane has praised Hugo Broos after his team's historic 1-0 win over South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

South Africa will face Canada in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating South Korea 1-0 in their final group-stage match.The...

Lee Kang-in could be on his way out of Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with both Atletico Madrid and Juventus showing interest in the South Korea...

South Africa's celebrations following their 2026 World Cup win over South Korea were overshadowed by a tense confrontation in the mixed zone

History was made for South Africa on Tuesday night as Bafana Bafana reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time with a 1-0 victory...

We now know that Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, and Morocco are through to the Knockout Stage, with Scotland, South Korea, and...

Match Day 3 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Wednesday with Group A taking to the pitch. Mexico had already secured a spot in the Knockout...

Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu produced a superb double save to keep out Thalente Mbatha before denying Evidence Makgopa from close range.

Edson Alvarez continues to baffle West Ham fans with his star performances with Mexico.The 28-year-old never showed his best form throughout his...

South Korea coach Hong ⁠Myung-bo said he had deliberately left captain Son Heung-min on ‌the bench in the hope the forward ‌could exploit tiring...

The South Korea captain spoke out following their shock World Cup defeat to South Africa in Group A

Lee Kang-In, a 25-year-old Korean midfielder/winger who joined Paris Saint-Germain from Mallorca in the summer...

South Korea fans were left stunned when Son was dropped. And after a shock 1-0 loss, the inquest will begin.

Matchday 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw Brazil beat Scotland in emphatic fashion, while South Africa stunned South Korea to make the knockouts....

South Africa take down South Korea to put Group A ahead of Scots’ section

Watch the highlights of the South Africa vs. South Korea match, featuring the goal by...

South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo had jaws dropping when he chose to leave out captain Son Heung-Min from his first XI for Wednesday's Group A...

South Africa has etched its name in history, reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a crucial 1-0 victory over South...

Bafana Bafana beat South Korea to make history as Mexico complete perfect group stage

Substitute Moremi was the decisive impact off the bench as South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup last 32 for the first time in...

South Africa have reached the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in their history after Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike sealed a 1-0...

Following the final matchday, on Bolavip we take a look at where Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Czechia finished in Group A of the 2026...

South Africa 1-0 South Korea: Thapelo Maseko created history for Bafana Bafana to lock up second in Group A and progress to a first-ever knockout...

South Africa reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history by finishing second in Group A with a 1-0 victory over South...

South Africa secured qualification to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after grinding out a tense 1-0 victory over South Korea in their...

South Africa reached the knockout phase at ⁠a World Cup for the first time on Wednesday when Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike gave ⁠them a 1-0...

South Africa are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history.

Follow this Group A game from Guadelupe at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with our South Africa vs South Korea stats page. The post South Africa vs South...

South Korea and South Africa clash in their final group game in Guadalupe. Follow the other Group A game between Mexico and the Czech Republic here...

As part of Matchday 3 of the 2026 World Cup, South Korea will face South...

Heung-Min Son will not participate in the starting lineup and will see the beggining of the game from the bench. Oh Hyeon-gyu is the replacement...

Kim Min-jae will be the captain of South Korea for the game against South Africa.

South Korea is looking to tie down second place in Group A at the World Cup 2026 when it faces South Africa on Wednesday. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026...

Czechia and Mexico conclude their Group A campaign at the 2026 World Cup with an intriguing matchup at Estadio Azteca. Czechia and Mexico conclude...

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Switzerland have won 2-1 over Canada before Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1. Follow all the action.

South Korea face South Africa in a key 2026 World Cup Group A clash, with FIFA rankings highlighting a gap as both teams chase Round of 32...

South Africa, still in contention to qualify, face South Korea in the final matchday of Group A at the 2026 World Cup. A defeat on the 2026 World...

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says his squad is fully motivated ahead of their decisive Group A clash against Korea Republic.

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South Korea have one of the most unique and glamorous fans at the World Cup in the shape of a K-Pop icon who is still turning heads 20 years after...

South Africa and South Korea will meet at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on Wednesday evening, as both nations conclude their 2026 World Cup group-stage...

Mexico conclude their 2026 World Cup group stage campaign with a clash against Czechia at the Estadio Azteca in the early hours of Thursday...

Mofokeng's pace, Makgopa's aerial threat and Son's cunning — the six men who will shape the must-win Group A finale between South Africa and South...

South Korea are in a strong position to reach the round of 32, but South Africa can still upset the odds. Look ahead to South Africa vs South Korea...

Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group A can qualify for the knockout rounds

South Korea and South Africa will face off in a decisive Group A clash at Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, with both sides needing a positive result...

South Africa and South Korea face off in a decisive Group A clash at Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, with both sides still fighting to qualify for...

South Africa and South Korea meet in their crucial final match of Group A in the FIFA World Cup on Thursday at the Monterrey Stadium as both teams...

Hong Myung-bo's squad has had to deal with issues off the pitch but a point against South Africa is enough to progressThe tacos that Son Heung-min...

Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Thursday's 2026 World Cup Group A clash between South Africa and South Korea.

Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Wednesday's 2026 World Cup clash between South Africa and South Korea in...

And yet, thousands of miles away, South Korea have not only been feeling the love in Mexico at the FIFA World Cup, it could even be said that they...

Ghana's remarkable World Cup tradition continued on Tuesday night as the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in their Group L encounter,...

The Black Stars of Ghana extended a remarkable 20-year-old World Cup record after producing a disciplined defensive display to secure a 1-1 draw...

Bafana Bafana will be hoping that South Korea's poor record against African teams at World Cups continues when they face off in a decisive Group A...

MLS stars Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Son Heung-Min will take center stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Wednesday's decisive Group A finale between...

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams expects a difficult encounter against South Korea in their final Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on...

Sports Mole looks at how South Korea could line up for their World Cup match with South Africa on Thursday morning.

Sports Mole looks at how South Africa could line up for their World Cup clash with South Korea on Thursday morning.

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between South Africa and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Atletico Madrid have entered advanced talks with PSG over Kang-in Lee, with the South Korean star now a primary target in their summer midfield...