South Africa vs South Korea LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026
South Africa and South Korea set for first-ever World Cup meeting.
The South Africa national football team will aim to secure a historic place in the knockout rounds as they are set to face Asian powerhouses South Korea in a high-stakes Group A final matchup of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico.
South Africa, returning to the tournament after 16 years, will arrive at the final group fixture in fourth place with 1 point, following a tough 2-0 opening defeat to co-hosts Mexico and a hard-fought 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic. Under veteran manager Hugo Broos, South Africa must secure a crucial victory tonight to keep their hopes of advancing out of the group stage for the first time in the nation’s history.
South Korea, a nation renowned for their consistent World Cup performances, arrives highly motivated to secure a favourable result and confirm their spot in the knockout stage. The Taegeuk Warriors currently sit in second place with three points after a vital 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic.
Led by a star-studded frontline, South Korea will look to control the tempo of the midfield, exploit any defensive gaps, and manage to achieve a positive mentality ahead of the Round of 32 matchups.
The fixture also marks a historic event, making it the first-ever World Cup clash between the two sides. Their last encounter came ten years ago in a 2016 international friendly, which ended in a narrow 2-1 victory for South Korea.
South Africa will need to win their final fixture, as a loss would confirm the nation’s elimination from the 2026 campaign. South Korea would need to avoid a defeat to comfortably seal their position in the newly introduced Round of 32.
When and where will the South Africa vs South Korea match take place?
The game will start at 6:30 a.m. IST on Friday, 25 June at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Where and how to live stream the South Africa vs South Korea World Cup Match in India?
The South Africa vs South Korea game can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on ZEE5.
Where and how to watch the South Africa vs South Korea game live in the UK?
The game can be viewed live in the UK on BBC One and streamed via the BBC iPlayer platform.
Where and how to watch live in the USA?
The game can be viewed live in the USA through Fox Sports Network, Fubo, Universo, Peacock Premium and Telemundo.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.