[Photo] Tafelo Maseko 'Confident of Victory'

Published:2026.06.28 ・ 07:38

Kim Jingyeoung

*This content was translated by AI.

The 2026 CONCACAF World Cup Group A third-round qualifier between South Korea and South Africa was held on the 25th (Korea time) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico.

South Africa's Tafelo Maseko (right) is celebrating after scoring the first goal.

*This content was translated by AI.

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