GUADALUPE, Mexico (Interstat) — Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute to give South Africa a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Estadio BBVA.

Maseko, a forward, netted the only goal with a left-footed shot. Defender Aubrey Modiba provided the assist. South Africa improved to 1-1 in the competition and 3-2-1 overall across all competitions. South Korea fell to 1-2 in the competition and 3-2 overall.

The match featured three yellow cards. Son Heungmin received one in the 46th minute, Modiba in the 73rd and Cho Guesung in the 79th. Cho and Son each were credited with an assist in the stat line, though Cho entered as a substitute.

South Korea’s previous competition results included losses to Mexico U23 and Kuwait, with a win over Czechia. South Africa’s recent results included a draw with Czechia and a loss to Mexico.