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The Republic of Korea vs. South Africa match in the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup Group A third round qualifiers was held on the 25th (Korea time) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico.
Park Jin-seop leaps in front of South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and attempts a header shot.
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