Bafana Bafana Breaks Through: 4 Takeaways From South Africa vs. South Korea

South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time with a 1-0 upset over South Korea and will face Canada in the round of 32.
South Korea’s coach surprised everyone by benching captain Son Heung‑min, and the team looked disjointed and out of form without him.
22‑year‑old Thapelo Maseko scored the winner as Hugo Broos’s tactical adjustments and a strong midfield display carried South Africa.