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Match Report Thursday, June 18, 2026
Mokoena Penalty Earns South Africa Draw with Czechia
Michal Sadilek struck early for Czechia but Teboho Mokoena's late penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw in their Group A clash in Atlanta.
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C zechia and South Africa drew 1-1 in their Group A fixture at Atlanta Stadium, where 67,442 watched Teboho Mokoena's late penalty cancel out an early Czech opener.
Sadilek strikes early
Michal Sadilek put Czechia ahead in the sixth minute, settling his side into a lead they held for much of the contest.
Mokoena levels from the spot
South Africa pushed for a way back and were rewarded in the 83rd minute, when Teboho Mokoena converted a penalty to make it 1-1.
Group A
The point apiece leaves Group A finely poised, with Mexico and Korea Republic meeting in the group's other fixture.
Reporting: based on official FIFA match data, June 18, 2026.
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