The South Korea national football team will face South Africa in the 2026 World Cup group stage. Referee Facundo Tello has been assigned to the match. Tello was the referee for the 2022 World Cup group stage match between Korea and Portugal. Korea won the match 2-1 and secured a spot in the round of 16. Tello is known for his strong game management style. He made headlines in 2022 for giving 10 players red cards in the final of the Argentine Cup. A win for Korea will secure their spot in the round of 32. However, a loss to South Africa will complicate the situation. Korea will have one win and two losses, while South Africa will have one win, one draw, and one loss, putting them ahead of Korea. Coach Hong Myung-bo has instructed his players to be prepared for the referee's decisions. Given Tello's history of giving out multiple red cards, it's crucial for Korea to avoid unnecessary protests and rough collisions.