- South Africa reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time after a group that included a loss to Mexico, a 1-1 draw with Czechia (Teboho Mokoena’s equaliser) and a 1-0 win over South Korea thanks to Maseko’s decisive goal.
- Their best-ever run ended in the Round of 32 when Canada scored a 90th-minute winner to knock them out.
- Key names to watch in conversation: captain goalkeeper Williams (started all four, plays for Mamelodi Sundowns), forward Foster (Burnley — the squad’s only top‑five European league player), and ever-present centre back Makhanya (Philadelphia Union).
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