South Africa, Czechia draw 1-1 at FIFA World Cup group stage

ATLANTA, United States — South Africa and the Czech Republic played to a 1-1 draw in the second week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia on Friday. The Czech Republic took the lead in the 6th minute through Michal Sadílek, before South Africa leveled from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute through Thiboho Mokoina. Neither side was able to find a winner despite late pressure at both ends of the pitch. The result gave both teams their first point of the tournament. The Czech Republic had lost its opening match 2-1 to South Korea, while South Africa was beaten 2-0 by Mexico. The group-stage standings will be settled in the final round of fixtures as both sides look to advance to the knockout rounds.