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How to Watch South Africa vs Republic of Korea at FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Replay and Highlights

Catch the live action between South Africa and Republic of Korea during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Below you’ll find full details on TV channels, live streaming options, kickoff times, team lineups, and Group A standings.

If you face geo-restrictions while trying to watch, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN can help. By connecting to a server in a country where the match is broadcast, you can bypass blackouts and stream securely. Here’s a quick guide:

  • Sign up for a trusted VPN service and install its app.
  • Connect to a server located where the broadcast is available.
  • Clear your browser cache or cookies to update your location.
  • Access the broadcaster’s site or app and start streaming.

Watching on Larger Screens

Sports are best enjoyed on a big screen. For Android TVs and devices like Amazon Fire TV Stick or Chromecast with Google TV, install the VPN app directly. For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles that don’t support VPN apps, use Smart DNS or cast streams from your VPN-connected phone or laptop.

Team News and Starting Lineups

South Africa Coach: Hugo BroosRepublic of Korea Coach: Hong Myung-bo

Injuries and Suspensions

South Africa: Thabo Zwane and Thulani Mokoena are sidelined.Republic of Korea: No injuries or suspensions reported.

Recent Form Overview

South Africa has one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. Their latest was a 1-1 draw against Czechia thanks to a late penalty on June 18. They lost their World Cup opener 2-0 to Mexico on June 11 and won 1-0 against Jamaica in a friendly on June 6. Across these games, they scored two goals and conceded three.

Republic of Korea comes off three wins in five matches. Their last match ended in a 1-0 loss to Mexico on June 19. Before that, they beat Czechia 2-1 on June 12 and dominated Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 on May 31. They scored eight goals but conceded six during this span. Their two defeats happened in March friendlies.

Group A Standings

Before the final round of fixtures, Republic of Korea holds second place in Group A, while South Africa sits fourth.

Matchday Details

The game took place at Monterrey Stadium on June 25, 2026, kicking off at 02:00 local time.

Kit Colors

  • South Africa: Yellow kits with green trim; goalkeeper in light blue and turquoise.
  • Republic of Korea: Red shirts and socks with black shorts; goalkeeper in all green.
  • Match officials dressed in black.

Weather Conditions

The match started under sunny skies with a mild breeze from the east-southeast. Temperatures began around 30°C (86°F) with 54% humidity. As the game progressed, the temperature dropped to 28°C (82°F) and humidity rose to 66% by full-time, with clear skies throughout.

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