South Africa
Korea Republic
Monterrey Stadium · Guadalupe · 53,500 seats — Estadio BBVA — backdrop of the Cerro de la Silla mountain
South Africa faces a stern test in this Group A clash as they welcome Korea Republic to the pitch. The visitors enter as the clear favorites with a 41.15 percent win probability according to our model. While South Africa boasts strong recent form, including a dominant 3-0 victory over Rwanda, the bookmakers reflect the challenge ahead by pricing the home win at 4.1. With the model suggesting a tight contest and a 54.75 percent likelihood of staying under 2.5 goals, every tactical decision will be critical.
Win probability
Squads
South Africa
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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1
Ronwen Williams
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20
Khuliso Mudau
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19
Nkosinathi Sibisi
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3
Khulumani Ndamane
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6
Aubrey Modiba
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5
Thalente Mbatha
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4
Teboho Mokoena
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23
Thapelo Morena
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17
Sipho Mbule
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7
Oswin Appollis
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13
Evidence Makgopa
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
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16
Sipho Chaine
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22
Ricardo Goss
Defenders
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2
Thabang Matuludi
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14
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
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18
Samukele Kabini
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21
Ime Okon
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24
Olwethu Makhanya
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26
Bradley Cross
Midfielders
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11
Themba Zwane
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13
Yaya Sithole
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23
Jayden Adams
Forwards
Korea Republic
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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12
Chang-geun Lee
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22
Young-woo Seol
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16
Han-beom Lee
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4
Ju-sung Kim
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3
Tae-seok Lee
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6
In-beom Hwang
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19
Won Du-Jae
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23
Jin-woo Jeon
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18
Kang-in Lee
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17
Jun-ho Bae
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9
Hyeon-gyu Oh
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
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1
Seung-gyu Kim
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12
Bum-keun Song
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21
Hyeon-woo Jo
Defenders
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4
Min-jae Kim
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5
Kim Tae-Hyeon
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14
Wi-je Cho
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15
Moon-hwan Kim
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21
Jens Castrop
Midfielders
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3
Gi-hyuk Lee
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8
Seung-ho Paik
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10
Jae-sung Lee
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11
Hee-chan Hwang
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16
Jin-seob Park
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24
Jin-gyu Kim
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26
Dong-gyeong Lee
Forwards
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7
Heung-min Son
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9
Gue-sung Cho
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20
Hyun-jun Yang
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25
Ji-sung Eom
Head to head
First competitive meeting.
Latest form · averages per match
South Africa
Korea Republic
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