South Africa vs South Korea: Bafana Need a Result and Maseko Is Ready to Give It
vs South Korea · June 24, 2026 · Estadio BBVA, Monterrey · KO 3:00 AM SAST
South Africa go into the South Korea game in Monterrey knowing exactly what they need. A win takes Bafana to the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history. A draw may or may not be enough depending on the Czech Republic versus Mexico result running simultaneously. But Broos will not be thinking about the other game. He will tell his players to go out and win and let the table take care of itself. That is how Broos has always coached. Direct, focused, no wasted energy on variables you cannot control.
South Korea are in transition after a troubled run. They qualified comfortably but their March window raised questions about their defensive setup, and the group games ahead of this one will tell you how sharp they arrived at the tournament. Son Heung-min at 34 is still dangerous but South Korea's coach made the shock decision to leave him out of the starting lineup in an earlier match which tells you the management are thinking about the bigger picture. Maseko, who scored the crucial goal against South Korea in the actual result, came off the bench to score in the 63rd minute. That is the player and the context to remember.
Our Prediction and Best Bets
South Africa win 1-0. Maseko scores in the second half after a tight first half. Williams is magnificent throughout. Bafana make history.
| Our Tip | Selection | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | South Africa to win | History-making moment. The squad is ready. |
| Maseko anytime scorer | Yes | He scores the actual goal. Back him. |
| South Africa clean sheet | Yes | Williams again. South Korea's attack is in transition. |
| Total goals under 2.5 | Yes | Both teams tight. The stakes force caution. |
| South Africa to qualify for knockouts | Yes | Win this and they are through. Back it before kick-off. |
History-making moment. The squad is ready.
He scores the actual goal. Back him.
Williams again. South Korea's attack is in transition.
Both teams tight. The stakes force caution.
Win this and they are through. Back it before kick-off.
| Operator | Home Odds | Away Odds | BTTS | Min Deposit | |
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 | 5.20 | 1.80 | 3.50 | Get Bonus | |
 | 5.00 | 1.75 | 3.60 | Get Bonus | |
 | 5.50 | 1.70 | 3.40 | Get Bonus |
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