South Africa vs Korea Republic
South Africa vs Korea Republic preview
South Africa vs Korea Republic is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group A. South Africa (Seed #2) face Korea Republic (#3) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Estadio BBVA. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Estadio BBVA (capacity 53,500) is the open-roof home of the CF Monterrey (Liga MX). It sits 540m above sea level in Monterrey. June/July temperatures in Monterrey average a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — South Africa have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Korea Republic have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
South Africa vs Korea Republic — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | South Africa | Korea Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #2 | #3 |
| Confederation | CAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live South Africa vs Korea Republic data
// Fetch live data for South Africa vs Korea Republic
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-24',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 24
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is South Africa vs Korea Republic at the 2026 World Cup?
South Africa vs Korea Republic is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey.
What stage is South Africa vs Korea Republic?
South Africa vs Korea Republic is a Group Stage fixture in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts South Africa vs Korea Republic?
Estadio BBVA (capacity 53,500, opened 2015, open roof, natural grass) in Monterrey hosts South Africa vs Korea Republic.
Who is favoured to win South Africa vs Korea Republic?
South Africa go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #2, with Korea Republic seeded #3. South Africa's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Korea Republic's is To be confirmed. Live odds for South Africa vs Korea Republic are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch South Africa vs Korea Republic?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for South Africa vs Korea Republic in my timezone?
South Africa vs Korea Republic kicks off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live South Africa vs Korea Republic stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-24) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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