Czech Republic held 1-1 by South Africa in Group A
The result leaves qualification from Group A to the final round, with Czech Republic facing Mexico and South Africa taking on South Korea.
The Czech Republic drew 1-1 with South Africa in the second match of Group A at the 2026 World Cup at Atlanta Stadium, United States, on Thursday (19/6). Czech Republic went ahead early in the sixth minute through Michal Sadilek, but the lead vanished after Teboho Mokoena equalized from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute. In the first half, South Africa threatened through Oswin Appollis, but the 1-0 score held through halftime. After the break, both teams pressed forward before the penalty was awarded after Thapelo Maseko's shot hit a Czech player's hand in the penalty area. The result keeps both teams in a tight Group A race. The final match will decide it: Czech Republic face Mexico, while South Africa meet South Korea.