South Africa kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a valuable 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic.
Following their opening defeat to Mexico, Bafana Bafana entered the match knowing that a positive result was crucial to their qualification ambitions.
However, it was the Czech Republic who made the brighter start, taking the lead in the sixth minute through Michal, leaving South Africa with an uphill task.
The Africans pushed hard for an equaliser and were eventually rewarded late in the game when Teboho Mokoena converted from the penalty spot in the 86th minute to rescue a point for his side.
The result leaves South Africa with work still to do in the group, as they must defeat South Korea in their final group-stage match to stand a chance of progressing to the knockout rounds.
