South Africa: Season on the Line at SoFi

South Africa enter MD3 without a point — losses to Mexico (2-0) and Czechia left them facing elimination. Percy Tau remains the only real quality attacker, and this squad lacks the depth to compete with Son Heung-min's Korea Republic.

Hugo Broos will set up in a 5-4-1 and hope for a set piece moment. They need Korea Republic to have poor finishing and won't create enough to win this through open play.

Korea Republic: Son's Masterclass Could Send Korea Top

Korea Republic need only a draw to advance, but a win could send them to the top of Group A. Son Heung-min has been the best player in the group — 3 goal involvements in 2 matches — and South Africa have no answer for his quality.

Coach Hong Myung-bo may rotate slightly given the goal is already achieved, but Son will start and the quality gap is too large for a major upset.

Head-to-Head

Korea Republic lead all-time 2–1. First World Cup meeting.

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