World Cup 2026 - South Africa - Czech Republic: Bafana Bafana trailing at half-time

18.06.26 FT World Cup

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South Africa trails the Czech Republic (0-1) at halftime in this second matchday fixture of Group A in the World Cup.

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Michal Sadílek, the SK Slavia Prague midfielder, netted the only goal of the first half in the 7th minute.

Despite dominating possession, Bafana Bafana failed to create any clear-cut chances, much to the disappointment of their supporters.

Another defeat would further complicate their quest for a place in the next round of the World Cup.

As a reminder, the second Group A clash will see Mexico face South Korea on Friday.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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