South Africa vs South KoreaHead-to-Head

World Cup 2026 · Group A · rankings, form & prediction

South Africa
FIFA #55Group A
No recent results
vs
South Korea
FIFA #23Group A
No recent results

Match Prediction

South Africa
01
South Korea
23%
South Africa
23%
Draw
54%
South Korea

Poisson scoreline model — FIFA ranking, recent form & head-to-head where available

South Africa vs South Korea — FAQ

Who is favourite, South Africa or South Korea?

Our model makes South Korea favourites, with a 54% win probability and a projected 0–1 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.