Czech Republic v South Africa LIVE: Result and reaction from World Cup 2026 clash

Not the result that eiother wanted but it was the right one in the end on balance.

Both sides showed good signs at times but neither had enough quality in the final third to really punish their opponents, so the spoils are shared.

However, the Czechs wil be disappointed that they never put that early advantage to good use.

In the end it’s a point that keeps both sides alive in the 2026 World Cup, though both will need a win in their final games if they are to make the last 32.

Here’s how Group A looks at the moment then, with Mexico to play South Korea tomorrow at 2am:

2 – South Korea – 3pts, GD +1

1 – Czech Republic – 1pt, GD -1

4 – South Africa – 1pt, GD -2

The referee blows the whistle and that will be that! A deserved point for South Africa but it’s not a result that necessarily helps either side!

CLOSE! Oh, was that the moment!? A great dribble drags in a couple of Czech defenders and it’s released it to Modiba, but his shot from inside the area is blocked well and the corner comes to nothing.

South Africa’s turn to attack now. Neither side is settling for a draw.

CLOSE! Two chances for the Czechs in almost as many seconds, with Sulc’s cross cleared at the last moment before Provod drags an effort narrowly wide of the far post!

Into the first of seven minutes of added time. Plenty of time to find a winner!

Not this time around though, as the free-kick is headed away before the offside flag goes up.

The Czech Republic win a corner as we enter the final minute of normal time. Can someone find a winner late on?

The set-piece is cleared but the Czechs come again, winning a free-kick on the left wing in a dangerous area…

You have to say, it’s a tad harsh on theat penalty decision on Sulc. Where else where his arms supposed to be? They certainly weren’t in an unnatural position.

Anyway, both teams have a few minutes plus added time to find a winner here.