
Czechia 1-1 South Africa: Late Mokoena penalty keeps Broos' side alive
South Africa were seven minutes away from losing back-to-back World Cup matches, but Teboho Mokoena kept their hopes alive late on.
Momentum & Key Stats
Match Events
- Michal Sadílekassist by Alexandr Sojka6'⚽1-0
- 33'🟨Teboho Mokoena
- 40'🟨Thalente Mbatha
- 46'🔁Relebohile Mofokengsub for Jayden Adams
- Jaroslav Zelenysub for Alexandr Sojka55'🔁
- Pavel Sulcsub for Vladimír Darida55'🔁
- 66'🔁Evidence Makgopasub for Iqraam Rayners
- Tomás Souceksub for Michal Sadílek67'🔁
- Lukás Provodsub for Adam Hlozek67'🔁
- Ladislav Krejcí75'🟨
- David Zimasub for Lukás Cerv78'🔁
- 83'⚽1-1Teboho Mokoena
- 84'🔁Kamogelo Sebelebelesub for Thapelo Maseko
Lineups
Bench
About the Match
Fixture Preview: Czechia vs South Africa Standings & Form
In a crucial fixture, Czechia takes on South Africa in the current phase of World Cup Grp. C (2). The battleground is set at Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia) on Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. With both managers seeking key tactical advantages, this match is vital for season progression. Explore expected lineups, referee insights, and pre-match stats on this page.
Head-to-Head Record & Form Analysis
Historical data shows that in their last 1 head-to-head encounters, Czechia secured 0 win(s), while South Africa claimed victory in 0 match(es), and 1 draw(s) were recorded. Both clubs enter this match seeking maximum points to fuel their campaign goals. Reviewing recent form is key for pre-match predictions, and FotLive makes it easy to compare team performance, recent goal tallies, and defensive resilience ahead of kickoff.
Starting Lineups & Tactical Formations
Czechia is expected to deploy a 3-5-2 formation, with key players including Matej Kovár, Robin Hranác, Tomás Holes, Ladislav Krejcí, Vladimír Coufal, Michal Sadílek, Vladimír Darida, Lukás Cerv, Alexandr Sojka, Adam Hlozek, Patrik Schick spearheading the attack. On the other side, South Africa will counter with a 4-3-3 lineup, featuring stars such as Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Thalente Mbatha, Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Thapelo Maseko, Iqraam Rayners, Oswin Appollis. The tactical battle in midfield will likely dictate the tempo and outcome of this match.
Match Summary & Post-Game Analysis
The match concluded with a final score of 1 - 1, resulting in a draw. Key goals were registered by Michal Sadílek (6'), Teboho Mokoena (83'). The match delivered high drama and outstanding individual performances. For a deeper tactical analysis, check the statistics tab to see detailed analytics on possession, shots on target, passes completed, and individual player ratings.
Where to Watch: TV and Streaming Details
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