South Africa beats South Korea 1-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage

South Africa delivered a decisive 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey on Wednesday. The only goal arrived in the 54th minute when Themba Zwane headed the ball past the Korean goalkeeper.

The win gave Bafana Bafana three points and propelled them into the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history. Coach Hugo Broos highlighted the team's defensive solidity and the importance of converting limited chances.