South Africa, Czechia, Teboho Mokoena, Michal Sadilek
18 June 2026
South Africa kept their World Cup hopes alive with a late 1-1 draw against Czechia after Teboho Mokoena converted an 83rd-minute penalty. Michal Sadilek had given Czechia an early lead before they retreated into a defensive shape.
The result leaves both teams on one point and still able to reach the knockout stage with final-group wins. South Africa struggled to create clear chances, but Czechia’s passive second-half approach was punished by the late handball decision.