Korea Republic faces South Africa in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from Monterrey Stadium on June 24, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Location: Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey, Mexico
- TV Channels: FS1, Universo
How to Watch Korea Republic vs. South Africa on June 24, 2026
You can watch South Africa take on Korea Republic live on DIRECTV on FS1 and Universo on June 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
Korea Republic (1-0-1) vs. South Africa (0-1-1) — Group A Match Preview
Korea Republic arrive at Monterrey Stadium sitting second in Group A on 3 points with a goal difference of 0, while South Africa go into matchday three rooted to the bottom on 1 point after conceding 3 goals across their opening two matches. Korea Republic carry the deeper tournament pedigree here, making an 11th consecutive World Cup appearance, the most of any Asian nation, and the only side from the continent ever to reach a semifinal back in 2002 under a Hong Myung-bo team that the same Hong now coaches in his second spell.
South Africa are back at this stage for the first time since hosting in 2010, a return earned by winning their CAF qualifying group under Hugo Broos, who lifted the 2017 AFCON with Cameroon. The visitors lean on captain Son Heung-min, who has racked up 9 assists across 12 starts for LAFC this season, while South Africa look to Relebohile Mofokeng, the 21-year-old winger who has produced 10 goals and 8 assists for Orlando Pirates in the South African Premiership this campaign.
In behind, Ronwen Williams offers the home side a settled presence after keeping 13 clean sheets in 29 league starts this season, the goalkeeper who famously saved four penalties against Cape Verde at AFCON 2023. With Korea Republic chasing the win that would tighten their grip on a knockout place and South Africa needing a result to keep alive a run they have never managed before of advancing past the group, this one carries real weight at both ends of the table.
National TV
FS1, Universo
What Time is the South Africa vs. Korea Republic Match Today?
The Korea Republic vs. South Africa match starts at 9:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Korea Republic vs. South Africa?
You can watch Korea Republic vs. South Africa on FS1 and Universo.
Players to Watch: Korea Republic vs. South Africa
Korea Republic
Son Heung-min — Forward. The captain and his country’s all-time leading scorer with 54 goals, Son has turned provider for LAFC this season, setting up 9 goals across 12 starts. He has fired off 39 shots in MLS play, the kind of volume that explains why so much of Korea Republic’s attack runs through him.
Lee Kang-in — Attacking midfielder. The Paris Saint-Germain playmaker is the creative hub of this side, the one trusted to unlock a deep-sitting South African block. His passing range and willingness to drive at defenders give Korea Republic a second route to goal alongside Son.
Kim Min-jae — Centre-back. The Bayern Munich defender anchors the back line and has chipped in at the other end too, with 1 goal and 1 assist across 19 league starts this season. His reading of the game will be central to containing South Africa’s pacy forward runners.
South Africa
Relebohile Mofokeng — Winger. At just 21, Mofokeng has been the breakout name of South Africa’s season, posting 10 goals and 8 assists for Orlando Pirates while taking 73 shots in the South African Premiership. That directness from wide areas is South Africa’s most dangerous outlet against a Korea Republic side that has shipped 2 goals so far in Group A.
Lyle Foster — Striker. The Burnley forward gives South Africa a Europe-tested point of attack, with 3 goals and 2 assists from 15 Premier League starts this season. He provides the focal point Broos needs to turn Mofokeng’s service into chances at the top of the pitch.
Ronwen Williams — Goalkeeper. The captain and last line, Williams kept 13 clean sheets across 29 league starts this season behind a Mamelodi Sundowns defense, conceding just 21 goals. His shootout heroics at AFCON 2023, when he saved four penalties against Cape Verde, are a reminder of what he can do when a match tightens.
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