FIFA World Cup 2026: How Bafana Bafana Can Get a Win in Their Last Group Game Against South Korea

• Bafana Bafana are going out for all three points in their last Group A 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against South Korea
• South Africa need a win against the Asian side for them to be able to qualify for the next round of the competition
• A football analyst in an exclusive interview with Briefly News shares how Bafana Bafana can defeat South Korea in Monterrey

Bafana Bafana are heading to their final game at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Korea with a chance of qualifying for the Round of 32 still very much alive.

South Africa scored their first goal and first point in the competition against the Czech Republic, but they need all three points against South Korea for them to be able to qualify for the Round of 32.

Hugo Broos has the likes of Themba Zwane and Teboho Mokoena suspended for the game, but he would have Sphephelo Sithole back in the team after missing the last match.

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South Africa are still without a win in the history of the competition and haven't gone past the group stage in the previous editions they participated in.

How Bafana Bafana can defeat South Korea

Football analyst Themba Modise, in a chat with Briefly News, shared how Bafana Bafana can get all three points against South Africa on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

"We all complained about the first match after Broos went defensive against Mexico, and I was glad he made amends against the Czech Republic, but he would need to do better against South Korea for us to qualify for the next round," he said.

"I think he should stick with the 4-2-3-1, but with new midfielders because of Teboho Mokoena's suspension, Relebohile Mofokeng should be brought in because they need goals.

"We just need to be clinical in front of the goal, something we failed to do well against the Czech Republic. If we can convert our chances against South Korea, then we can hope to qualify for the next round."

Predictions for Bafana Bafana vs South Korea's tie

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Modise went on to drop his prediction ahead of Bafana Bafana's final group game against South Korea in a few days in Monterrey.

"I think Broos and the boys can get the required three points against the Koreans, though it won't come that easily with South Korea just needing a draw to secure second place position," he added.

"I see a 2-1 win for Bafana Bafana with Mofokeng being on the scoresheet. We must break that qualification curse in this edition of the competition. I wish Hugo Broos and his boys the very best."

Bafana Bafana star ranked among the best

Briefly News earlier reported that a Bafana Bafana star was ranked among the best performers at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup despite South Africa's poor performance.

The South African international has showcased his football talent on the global stage, even as the team struggled in the group stage.

Source: Briefly News