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The 2026 CONCACAF World Cup Group A third qualifying round match between South Korea and South Africa was held on the 25th (Korea time) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico.
As South Africa's Tafelo Maseko scored the first goal, Coach Hong Myung-bo looked at coach Hugo Broos with a dejected expression.
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