South Africa vs South Korea — Head-to-Head
World Cup 2026 · Group A · rankings, form & prediction
Group-stage fixture
South Africa25 JunSouth KoreaEstadio BBVA, Guadalupe — view live score, lineups & stats →
Match Prediction
South Africa
2 – 2
South Korea22%
South Africa
20%
Draw
58%
South Korea
Based on FIFA rankings, recent form, and head-to-head data
South Africa vs South Korea — FAQ
Do South Africa and South Korea play each other at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes — they meet in Group A on Thursday, 25 June 2026 at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe.
Who is favourite, South Africa or South Korea?
Our model makes South Korea favourites, with a 58% win probability and a projected 2–2 scoreline for South Africa vs South Korea.
What are South Africa and South Korea ranked by FIFA?
South Africa are #55 and South Korea are #23 in the FIFA World Ranking — a gap of 32 places.