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World Cup 2026: Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage after beating South Korea

Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubilant Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday. Luis Romo scored shortly after half-time, capitalising on a goalkeeping error, to seal Mexico's second straight win and confirm them…

France 24

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches & moved up the table? Check all results and the latest group standings

FIFA World Cup 2026 Yesterday's Match: England kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia. Ghana secured a dramatic late win against Panama, while Colombia triumphed 3-1 against debutants Uzbekistan. Czechia and South Africa played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw, with England, Ghana, and…

The Economic Times

Mexico vs South Korea prediction as Group A sides push for qualification

Both sides looking to secure qualification to the knockout stages after winning start.

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South Africa and Czech Republic keep knockout hopes alive with turgid draw

South Africa 1-1 Czech Republic: Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned Bafana Bafana a point and both teams will need a win in their final game to stand a realistic chance of advancing

The Independent UK

SPO:Bafana Bafana still alive at World Cup after late goal

Teboho Mokoena's late penalty has earned South Africa a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta, keeping their World Cup hopes alive.

AAP

Bafana Bafana still alive at World Cup after late goal

Teboho Mokoena's late penalty has earned South Africa a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta, keeping their World Cup hopes alive.

AAP

South Africa 1-1 Czech Republic: Late penalty keeps Bafana Bafana's hopes alive

A late penalty from Mokoena secured South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic, which keeps alive both sides’ hopes of qualification from…

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Broos hits out at stadium and ‘tall’ Czechia after South Africa rescue point

Teboho Mokoena’s 83rd-minute penalty secured a 1-1 draw for South Africa after Czechia had taken the lead through Michal Sadilek

The Guardian - UK

Czech Republic and South Africa on brink of World Cup exits after stalemate

Czech Republic faced South Africa in Thursday’s opening World Cup match in Atlanta. The game finished 1-1, a result that did little for the qualification hopes of either team after they lost their opening games, with Czech Republic falling short against South Korea while South Africa were beaten by co-hosts…

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: South Africa fight back to earn draw against Czech Republic

South Africa kept their World Cup campaign alive on Thursday as Teboho Mokoena's late penalty secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta, denying the Czechs a crucial victory after Michal Sadilek's sixth-minute opener.

France 24

South Africa builds another site to ease overcrowding and speed up deportation of Malawian nationals

South Africa has started building another temporary deportation center to process the repatriation of Malawians to their home country, after thousands protested earlier this year against illegal immigration that has fueled tensions between locals and foreign nationals

The Independent UK

South African men sentenced in ‘world’s largest’ rhino horn trafficking case

‘Mastermind’ Dawie Groenewald given fine of 2m rand or four-year jail term almost 16 years after arrest

The Guardian - UK

Czechia vs. South Africa—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 25th game of the 2026 World Cup gets the second round of group stage games underway.

Sports Illustrated

How to watch Czechia vs South Africa: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A fixture, team news

Lyle Foster drops out of South Africa's starting XI for their must-win clash with Czechia at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group A fixture for free online and from anywhere.

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The Conversation

Who was Andimba Toivo ya Toivo? The Namibian leader who chose justice over power

Celebrated Namibian liberation leader Andimba Toivo ya Toivo played an important role in his country’s development. Beyond Namibia, however, he remains unknown to many.

FourFourTwo

Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Czechia vs South Africa?

Czechia and South Africa both lost their opening group games

The Conversation

What’s overlooked in student mental health in South Africa: social connection and sexual wellbeing

Student mental health has become one of the defining challenges facing universities worldwide. In South Africa, these concerns are often framed around reports which point to anxiety, burnout and academic pressure. With this comes the call for expanded student counselling and crisis services.

The Independent UK

Czech Republic v South Africa LIVE: Bafana Bafana snatch late equaliser in dull clash

Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa: Teboho Mokoena levelled from the penalty spot late on as the Czechs missed a golden opportunity to move towards the knockout stage

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The Guardian - UK

Czechia 1-1 South Africa: World Cup – as it happened

Michal Sadilek gave Czechia an early lead, but Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned South Africa a draw; both sides must now win their final group match to progress

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for Czechia vs South Africa?

Who's in the middle for crucial second World Cup 2026 game in Group A?

Evening Standard

Czechia vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Second round of group games begin in Atlanta

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Czechia vs. South Africa on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

Czechia and South Africa finds themselves in an awkward predicament after opening day losses.

The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Mexico v South Korea, TV channels & live stream Thursday 18 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Thursday 18 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - UK

Bongeziwe Mabandla faced addiction, illness and ‘backstabbers’. How has the South African singer stayed so upbeat?

An indie star in his homeland, Mabandla’s fame is growing abroad – and his uplifting new album is full of existential insight after some of the toughest years of his life

The Independent UK

World Cup today: Co-hosts Mexico look to book place in knockout rounds

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