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World Cup 2026: South Africa fight back to earn draw against Czech Republic South Africa rallied from a goal down to hold the Czech Republic to a 1-1 draw in their opening World Cup match on Thursday, with Teboho Mokoena converting a late penalty to cancel out Michal Sadilek's first-half strike.

Africa: South Africa Seek Response Against Czechia As Group a Battle Intensifies [CAF] South Africa will look to reignite their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign when they take on Czechia in their second Group A fixture, with both sides eager to bounce back from opening-day defeats.

South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive <p>Teboho Mokoena’s penalty kept South Africa’s dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday.</p> <p>Michal Sadilek’s early opener had the Czechs on course for just their second World Cup win as an independent nation.</p> <p>But Mokoena’s late spot-kick kept both teams in the hunt for the last 32, although they will almost certainly have to win their final Group A fixture to advance.</p> <p>Both sides move onto one point, two behind co-hosts Mexico and South Korea, who face off later on Thursday.</p> <p>South Africa next face South Korea, while the Czech Republic take on the daunting task of playing Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.</p> <p>Both sides started with disappointing performances and defeats on the World Cup’s opening day, but the Czechs quickly set about making amends.</p> <p>Patrik Schick is the biggest name in a Czech side lacking the star quality of previous generations but the Bayer Leverkusen forward missed a glorious chance inside the first minute when he planted a header wide.</p> <p>Miroslav Koubek’s men only had t…

Africa: Mokoena Strike Keeps South Africa's World Cup Hopes Alive After Battling Draw With Czech Republic [CAF] South Africa refused to let their FIFA World Cup dream fade away as a late Teboho Mokoena penalty earned Bafana Bafana a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stages firmly alive.

Czech Republic vs South Africa live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest ... FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 52s ago LIVE 3m ago Advertisement live Updated2h ago Czech Republic and South Africa have drawn 1-1 in Group A at the 2026 World Cup. The result leaves both teams with just one point through their first two matches of the group stage. Michal Sadilek fired the Czechs into the lead in the sixth minute, tied for the earliest goal we've seen in this tournament so far. They led all the way until the 83rd minute, when Teboho Mokoena equalised from the penalty spot after Pavel Sulc was called for handball. Share your reactionon ourdiscussion pageor by emailinglive@theathletic.com. Mexico and South Korea face off later today in Guadalajara, with that match kicking off at 9 p.m. ET. A win for either team would see them clinch a spot in the knockout stage. Czech Republic and South Africa will be back in action on Wednesday for their final group-stage matches. The Czechs will face the Mexicans in Mexico City, while the South Africans will take on the South Koreans in Monterrey. While Czech Republic can feel aggrieved by the penalty decision that leaves them on the verge of elim…

South Africa hold Czechs 1-1 to keep World Cup knockout dream alive Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta...

Czech Republic, South Africa draw 1-1 in Group A at 2026 World Cup The World Cup is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico

Africa World Cup 2026: South Africa Fight Back to Draw Czechia, Keep ... South Africa's Bafana Bafana fought back from a goal down to secure a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in their second Group A fixture at the Atlanta Stadium. Michal Sadílek gave Czechia an early lead in the sixth minute, but South Africa grew into the game and was awarded a penalty in the 82nd minute. Teboho Mokoena stepped up and calmly converted to level the scores. The result keeps both teams' knockout hopes alive heading into the final round of group matches, with South Africa securing their first point of the tournament. Key Points: South Africa's first point keeps their World Cup knockout dreams alive. The comeback shows resilience and fighting spirit under pressure. Broos' tactical change with Mofokeng's introduction proved decisive. Mokoena's composure from the spot gave Bafana Bafana a lifeline. Group A remains wide open going into the final round of matches. South Africa must now win their final group match to secure qualification. The race for the round of 16 is far from over. Sources: Supersport

Bafana fight back for a draw against Czechia to keep their World Cup alive Bafana Bafana are still alive in this 2026 Fifa World Cup after a much-improved performance against awkward Czechia. They came from a goal down to earn a vital 1-1 draw against the physical Europeans at Atlanta Stadium and remain on course to qualify for the knockout stages for the first time. South Africa earned their vital point from the boot of inspirational midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who showed nerves of steel to beat Czechia goalkeeper Matěj Kovář from the spot with seven minutes remaining on the clock. The penalty conversion was a response to Michal Sadílek’s sixth-minute opener when Czechia caught South Africa napping as they came out nervily while trying to get into the match in the early stages. However, Bafana never lost their composure. ⚽️ 𝔽𝕀𝔽𝔸 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 ℂ𝕦𝕡 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞 🏆 🥅 ⒼⓄⒶⓁ: Teboho Mokoena equalizes for Bafana Bafana as he converts from the penalty spot! 🇨🇿 1⃣➖1⃣ 🇿🇦 🚨 LIVE 📺 SABC 1 | SABC 3 🌐 https://t.co/26PdrPrnVE #SABCSportFootball #FIFAWorldCup #AllOfUsAllInKaofela pic.twitter.com/nGDXem6c6c — SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) June 18, 2026 South Africa remain bottom of Group A with one point from two match…

Bafana fight back to hold Czechia and keep World Cup dream alive South Africa fought back to hold Czechia 1-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match at the Atlanta Stadium on Thursday evening to keep their dream alive of reaching the knockout stages for the first time. Bafana Bafana were on course for a second straight defeat – which would have put them on the cusp of elimination from the tournament – but instead Teboho Mokoena scored a late penalty to salvage a share of the spoils. Take a bow Bafana Bafana and Teboho Mokoena for a well-earned point against Czechia in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup #BafanaBafana #BafanaPride #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/e7xeQXh3EP — Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) June 18, 2026 Full-time scenes in Atlanta 🎥🇿🇦 Bafana Bafana keep themselves in the fight for a knockout spot 👏 #FIFAWorldCup2026 | #DStvFIFAWorldCup2026 | #EverythingCanWait pic.twitter.com/PSp2XDHITI — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) June 18, 2026 Bafana and the Repre (The Representatives) have a point apiece in Group A, while Mexico and South Korea (who meet on Friday morning SA time) have three points each. South Africa will almost certainly have to win their final …

Czechia 1-1 South Africa: Mokoena penalty keeps Bafana's World Cup ... After a fairly disastrous opening match at theFIFA World Cup, losing 2-0 againstMexicoand losing two players to red cards,South Africaneeded to bounce back strongly againstCzechiain Atlanta today in their group A clash. And they did, drawing 1-1 thanks to a Teboho Mokoena penalty in the second half to equalise. It was not a vintage display, but a draw was as good as a win in the end as a loss would have seen their final match mean very little. The World Cup has been full of fun so far, especially from an African perspective.Cape Verde's draw againstSpainwas one of the most exciting goalless matches you'll ever see, whileEgyptheldBelgiumand the DRC thwartedCristiano Ronaldo'sPortugal. That said, the less we talk aboutTunisia(who now have a new coach just one match into the tournament), andAlgeria, the better...

Woerld Cup 2026: South Africa grab 1-1 draw with Czechia with late penalty Teboho Mokoena equalises through a late penalty to salvage a draw for South Africa in their Group A clash with Czechia.

World Cup: South Africa keeps hopes alive with draw against Czechia South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick, which wound up as the tying goal during a World Cup Group A match against Czechia on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) By The Associated Press | ap@dfmdev.com PUBLISHED: June 18, 2026 at 12:55 PM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ATLANTA — Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished it with a smile on his face after converting a second-half penalty in South Africa’s 1-1 draw with Czechia on Thursday at the World Cup. Thapelo Maseko’s long-range shot late in the match caught the hand of Czechia opponent Pavel Sulc in the area. Mokoena, who was shown on camera with tears rolling down his cheeks during the pregame national anthem, stepped up to the penalty spot and sent his shot low past Czechia goalkeeper Matej Kovar in the 83rd minute. The South Africa midfielder said he was overwhelmed before kick off, thinking about his late grandfather. “I know, wherever he is, he would be proud of me,” Mokoena said. “I just felt his presence in that moment. I thought if he was here, he woul…

South Africa play Czechia, seek first World Cup win after Mexico defeat After losing their opening group matches, both teams need a victory to keep knockout hopes alive.

South Africa stays alive at World Cup with 1-1 draw against Czech ... South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena celebrates after scoring a penalty, his side’s first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena scores a penalty, his side’s first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Czechia’s Michal Sadilek (18) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal for their team during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Czechia’s Michal Sadilek (18) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard) South Africa’s Khuliso Mudau vies for the ball with Czechia’s Jaroslav Zeleny, right, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) ATLANTA (AP) — Teboho Mokoena started th…