Final score: Czech Republic 1 — 1 South Africa
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Stage: Group Stage
Czech Republic and South Africa played to a 1–1 draw — a result that splits the group spoils and pushes the matchday-2 stakes higher.
Group standings stay tight. Both teams collect a point. The matchday-2 fixtures become the de-facto group decider — neither side can rest on this result, and both go into their next match needing more.
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