MATCH 53 · JUN 25 · ESTADIO BBVA
South Africa vs South Korea
South Africa won 1-0 in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC, at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, NL.
On World Cup pedigree, South Africa's best run is group stage, while South Korea's best run is fourth place (2002).
BY THE PLAYSPINWHEEL EDITORIAL TEAM · UPDATED · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
Two teams. One beam of light.
Match details
| Competition | 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group A |
|---|---|
| Kickoff (UTC) | JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC |
| Venue | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, NL |
| Match number | 53 of 104 |
The two teams
Part of Group A. See the standings and the other fixtures.
Quick answers
- When and where was South Africa vs South Korea?
- South Africa vs South Korea was played JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, NL, in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa won 1-0.
- What was at stake in South Africa vs South Korea?
- A top-two finish in Group A to reach the Round of 32; across all twelve groups, the eight best third-placed teams advanced too.
- Who won South Africa vs South Korea?
- South Africa won 1-0, in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio BBVA on JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC. The wheel above is a toy that replays the matchup at even chances; it played no part in the result.
Where this data comes from
Every fixture, group, result, and venue on this page is compiled at build time and checked against the official sources below before release. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
- FIFA: Official tournament site: fixtures, results, groups, and venue assignments.
- football-data.org: Free football data API. Feeds the build-time results and standings refresh.
- TheSportsDB: Open sports database. Used for team badges and reference metadata.
- Wikipedia: 2026 FIFA World Cup: Independent cross-reference for tournament format, history, and all-time records.