Czechia vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds (cloned)

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A late penalty from Teboho Mokoena secured South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atalanta, which keeps alive both sides’ hopes of qualification from Group A. After Patrik Schick headed an early chance wide at the far post, the Czechs – showing five changes from the 2-1 defeat to South Korea, including West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek dropped to the bench – took the lead in the sixth minute.

Adam Hlozek raced on to a throw-in down the right and cut the ball back to the edge of box where Alexandr Sojka fed Michal Sadilek to clip his finish past South Africa keeper Ronwen Williams for the quickest goal of the tournament so far.

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South Africa, who had Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off in their opening 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, looked for a response as Oswin Appollis’ 25-yard effort was deflected behind ahead of the first hydration break, which was met by a chorus of boos from fans at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the roof was closed. South Africa were awarded a penalty with nine minutes left for handball by Czech substitute Pavel Sulc, having been struck at point-blank range from a shot by Maseko. Mokoena made no mistake from the spot, slotting the ball to the left and sending Matej Kovar the wrong way.

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Czechia face Mexico; South Africa play South Korea.

Both sides must win to have hope of reaching the knockouts.

FT Czechia 1-1 South Africa

That Sulc handball is causing some debate: his arm was close to his body, but referee Tori Penso did not hesitate in rewarding the spot kick.

South Africa probably did not deserve a point, but some late pressure got its reward.

FT Czechia 1-1 South Africa

South Africa offered little after Michal Sadilek’s opener and Czechia should really have extended their lead through Patrik Schick’s tame header.

But a late Teboho Mokoena penalty after Pavel Sulc’s handball meant the points were shared.

Both sides need to win their final group game to have a chance of progressing to the knockouts.

FT Czechia 1-1 South Africa

The Group A opponents share quite a dour draw, with goals at either end of the match.

FT Czechia 1-1 South Africa

FULL-TIME: Czechia 1-1 South Africa.

Czechia 1-1 South Africa

90+7mins: Lots of late pressure from Bafana Bafana.

Czechia 1-1 South Africa

90+6mins: Chance! South Africa should score! Modiba’s shot blocked!

Czechia 1-1 South Africa

90+6mins: Chance! Makgopa chests it down, turns, but his shot is straight at the ‘keeper.

Czechia 1-1 South Africa

90+5mins: Appollis finds Sebelebele down the right, but Czechia hold firm.

Czechia 1-1 South Africa

90+5mins: Some Czechia fans looking very frustrated in the crowd.

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