The South Korea national football team will face South Africa in the final match of Group A in the 2026 World Cup to decide their fate.

What is the current situation?

Currently, the host country Mexico has secured 6 points and is in first place in the group, ensuring their advancement to the next round. South Korea is in second place with 3 points. The Czech Republic and South Africa are competing for the second spot with 1 point each.

How will the match against South Africa go?

The Czech Republic team is expected to have a relatively easy game as Mexico is likely to rest their main players and send out their second team for the next round. If the Czech Republic wins against Mexico, they will secure 4 points and have a chance to advance to the next round as one of the top 8 teams.

What about Son Heung-min's performance?

Son Heung-min and the South Korea national team have a high chance of winning against South Africa, the weakest team in Group A. Expert Doan Minh Cuong analyzed that the South Korea national team has a balanced position and a high chance of winning. | League Standing | Points | Recent Record | | --- | --- | --- | | 2nd | 3 points | 1 win, 0 draws, 1 loss |

What about advancing to the next round?

The South Africa national team must win against South Korea to secure their chance of advancing to the next round. This is a very difficult task and almost impossible. South Africa has not shown any significant results in their recent two games. Additionally, they will struggle against South Korea's fast attack, led by Lee Kang-in, as they need to take an aggressive approach.