The best player of the South Africa vs. South Korea match has been announced

South Africa pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 World Cup group stage with a 1-0 win over Korea Republic in the third round of Group A. The result took South Africa through to the knockout rounds in second place with four points.

Tlopelo Maseko, who scored the match-winner, was named man of the match at the final whistle.

The victory capped a memorable group campaign for South Africa and confirmed their place in the next round as Korea Republic were left to reflect on a costly defeat.