South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 in a World Cup match, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal in the second half. This victory secured South Africa's first-ever knockout stage berth in the tournament, while South Korea still holds a chance to advance as a best third-placed team.
Mexico defeated Czechia in a World Cup match, securing their advancement to the knockout stage while eliminating Czechia. Young Gilberto Mora impressed with his performance, and veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made a record-setting appearance in his sixth World Cup.
Hungary convened a Visegrad Group summit, aiming to revive regional cooperation. Leaders discussed infrastructure projects like a high-speed rail line and energy corridors, while differing on energy imports and military cooperation, highlighting internal V4 divisions.
Public service media employees in Czechia are striking for 24 hours over controversial government plans to change funding for Czech Television and Czech Radio. Critics fear the reforms, which would shift funding from license fees to state budget allocation, threaten editorial independence and could lead to job losses and programming cuts.
South Africa secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in Atlanta with a late penalty, keeping their World Cup hopes alive. Teboho Mokoena converted the spot-kick after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's opener. The result means both teams can still advance.
South Africa secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in Atlanta with a late penalty, keeping their World Cup hopes alive. Teboho Mokoena converted the spot-kick after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's opener. Both teams can still advance.
South Africa secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup thanks to a late penalty. Teboho Mokoena converted a spot-kick in the 83rd minute after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams now have one point in Group A.
South Africa secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup thanks to a late penalty. Teboho Mokoena converted a spot-kick seven minutes from full-time after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams now have one point in Group A.
South Africa secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup thanks to a late penalty. Teboho Mokoena converted a spot-kick seven minutes from full-time after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams now have one point in Group A.
South Africa secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in the World Cup thanks to a late penalty converted by Teboho Mokoena. The result keeps South Africa's hopes of advancing alive, setting up a decisive final group match.
England and Scotland have received their playoff draws for the 2027 Women's World Cup. England faces Greece and either Slovakia or Ukraine, while Scotland has a more challenging path, potentially needing to beat Sweden. Wales and Northern Ireland also face difficult routes.
Mexican military forces intercepted and neutralized an unregistered drone near the South Korea team's World Cup training camp. The incident occurred before tactical practice and did not impact the team's preparations.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has hit back at critics of his defensive tactics in their World Cup opener against Mexico, telling them to "shut up" and insisting he will continue to manage the team his way. The team lost 2-0 and faces Czechia next.
Czechia and South Africa, both seeking their first win, face off in Group A of the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, Georgia. Both teams lost their opening matches.
The BBC's decision to broadcast the World Cup from the UK, citing cost and environmental concerns, contrasts with ITV's on-location approach. The article analyzes the merits of each, highlighting the BBC's journalistic focus versus ITV's celebrity guests, and the challenges of remote broadcasting.
South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Zapopan, Mexico. Hwang In-beom scored and assisted Oh Hyeon-gyu's winner, securing three points for South Korea.
South Korea secured a 2-1 victory over Czechia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Mexico. Despite early struggles and defensive lapses, South Korea's Hwang In-beom scored an equalizer and assisted the winning goal.
South Korea began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Czechia. Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal in the 80th minute, with Hwang In-beom and Ladislav Krejci also finding the net earlier.
South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their World Cup Group A opener, joining co-hosts Mexico at the top of the group. Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu scored for South Korea after Ladislav Krejci had given Czechia the lead.
South Korea and Czechia were tied 0-0 at halftime in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. South Korea had more scoring opportunities, with Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in testing the Czech goalkeeper.
South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in their World Cup Group A opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute after overcoming a pre-game fever.
South Korea defeats Czechia 2-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener in Mexico, praised by President Lee Jae Myung; team faces Mexico next in Group A.
South Korea secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Czechia in their World Cup Group A opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winner in the 80th minute after a second-half comeback.
South Korea beats Czechia 2-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener in Mexico, with Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute, aided by Hwang In-beom's equalizer and assist.
