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South Africa vs South Korea — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 3
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Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026South Africa face South Korea in a Group A decider that may shape who advances. Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana, AFCON regulars again, will look to be compact and break quickly through their wide runners.
South Korea's hopes run through captain Son Heung-min and the creativity of Lee Kang-in, with Kim Min-jae marshalling the defence. Hong Myung-bo's side will expect to control possession.
The question is whether South Africa's organisation can blunt Korea's individual quality over 90 minutes.
Key storylines
- 01Son Heung-min leading Korea's bid to progress
- 02Broos' organised South Africa hunting a statement result
- 03Kim Min-jae vs South Africa's pacey forwards
Prediction
Kickoff editorial call
South Africa 1-2 South Korea
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
South Africa
Formation 4-3-3- 1R. Williams
- 2K. Mudau
- 3M. Mbokazi
- 4N. Sibisi
- 5A. Modiba
- 6T. Mokoena
- 7T. Zwane
- 8S. Sithole
- 9O. Appollis
- 10E. Makgopa
- 11R. Mofokeng
South Korea
Formation 4-2-3-1- 1Jo Hyeon-Woo
- 2Kim Moon-Hwan
- 3Kim Min-Jae
- 4Cho Wi-Je
- 5Seol Young-Woo
- 6Hwang In-Beom
- 7Lee Jae-Sung
- 8Lee Kang-In
- 9Son Heung-Min
- 10Bae Jun-Ho
- 11Oh Hyeon-Gyu
Team news
South Africa
- Bafana Bafana built on energy and pressing from the front
- Mbokazi anchors a youthful backline
South Korea
- Son Heung-min Korea's talisman and captain
- Kim Min-jae central to defensive solidity
Sources
Preview is editorial. Projected lineups are not confirmed team sheets.
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