Colorado Springs 1:2 San Antonio 
Davis Legacy 1:2 Project 51O 
Santafé Wanderers 5:2 Sunflower State 
GFI 2:0 Brazos Valley 
Houston Sur 0:2 AHFC Royals 
Lubbock Matadors 1:1 McKinney Chupacabras 
Minneapolis City 3:1 RKC 
Rockford Raptors 3:2 Edgewater Castle 
Charlottesville Blues 0:3 Lionsbridge 
Mississippi Brilla 3:3 Memphis 901 
Corpus Christi 0:0 Alta 
West Texas 2:1 Fort Worth Vaqueros 
CAP 0:0 BOA 
South Africa 1:0 South Korea 
Spokane Velocity 2:1 Westchester SC 
Marin 3:3 Sportivo San Juan 
Lonestar 1:1 San Antonio FC 2 
Czechia 0:3 Mexico 
Los Angeles FC II 1:0 Minnesota United II 
Academica 2:3 San Francisco City 
Ventura County Fusion 5:1 Seahorses 
Stars FC 5:2 City SC 
The World Cup stage was set for a thrilling match between South Africa and South Korea. Both teams knew they had to win to keep their tournament dreams alive. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric as fans from both sides cheered loudly.
First Half: A Battle of Wills
The opening 45 minutes were tense and tight. South Korea controlled much of the possession, but South Africa’s defense stood strong. Neither team could find the back of the net, so the score stayed 0-0 at halftime.
Maseko’s Decisive Strike
Early in the second half, everything changed. Thapelo Maseko took a pass just outside the box, turned, and fired a low shot that sailed past the Korean goalkeeper. The goal sent South African players and fans into wild celebration.
- Maseko’s goal was his first of the tournament.
- The assist came from a quick counterattack started by the defense.
Defense Holds Firm
After taking the lead, South Africa dug in and focused on defending. Korea pushed forward desperately, but the Bafana Bafana backline refused to break. The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory.
Historic Achievement for Bafana Bafana
This win means South Africa advances to the knockout stage for the first time in years. The team showed grit and determination. Now they prepare for a tough opponent in the round of 16, but for today, they celebrate a huge step forward.