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Group A • Group Stage • Match #54

🇿🇦 South Africa vs Korea Republic 🇰🇷

Wed Jun 24 2026 • Kickoff 18:00 CT • Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico

2026-06-24Kickoff 18:00 CTEstadio BBVAMonterrey, MexicoGroup AStatus: scheduled

Live score

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Match preview

South Africa vs Korea Republic — what to expect

South Africa meet Korea Republic in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #58 and #22 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Hugo Broos will set out South Africa, while Hong Myung-bo leads Korea Republic — captained by Ronwen Williams and Son Heung-min.

South Africa face Korea Republic in Group A at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey. Kickoff 18:00 CT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group A.

South Africa vs Korea Republic live streaming

Streaming guide

South Africa vs Korea Republic streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.

South Africa vs Korea Republic TV channels (global)

Country / RegionOfficial broadcasters
United StatesFOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
United KingdomBBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX
CanadaTSN, CTV, RDS (FR)
MexicoTelevisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX
IndiaSports18, JioCinema
PakistanTapmad, A Sports
AustraliaOptus Sport, SBS
MENAbeIN Sports MENA
BrazilGlobo, SporTV, CazéTV
GermanyARD, ZDF, MagentaTV
FranceTF1, M6, beIN Sports
SpainRTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+

FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.

South Africa vs Korea Republic where to watch

Stadium & venue

Estadio BBVA

Monterrey's modern stadium. Capacity: 53,500 (Monterrey, Mexico).

Opened 2015. Home of Rayados.

Travel: Drive from city centre.

Fan tips: Mountain backdrop — stunning sunset views.

Full stadium guide →

Team news & predicted lineups

🇿🇦 South Africa predicted XI

Coach Hugo Broos is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Ronwen Williams.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

🇰🇷 Korea Republic predicted XI

Coach Hong Myung-bo likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Son Heung-min.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

Tactical battle

South Africa approach

Bafana Bafana return after years away.

Korea Republic approach

Son Heung-min leads the Taegeuk Warriors.

Head to head

H2H record

Full head-to-head record published 24 hours before kickoff.

Key players

Prediction

Our call

A competitive Group A fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Match stats

Possession

Live

Shots on target

Live

xG

Live

Corners

Live

Result, goals & highlights

Result

Final score will appear here after the full-time whistle.

Highlights

Official highlights will be linked here after the match via the FIFA+ rights holder in your region.

Other Group A fixtures

South Africa & Korea Republic — remaining fixtures

FAQ

What time does South Africa vs Korea Republic kick off?

18:00 CT on Wed Jun 24 2026.

Where is South Africa vs Korea Republic being played?

Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico.

How can I watch South Africa vs Korea Republic live?

Via the official rights holder in your country — see the broadcasters table and where-to-watch section above.

Who is favourite to win South Africa vs Korea Republic?

A competitive Group A fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Which group is South Africa vs Korea Republic in?

This is a Group A fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many caps and goals do the captains have?

Squad-level cap counts are confirmed when official squads are published — see the South Africa and Korea Republic squad pages.

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