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How One Accidental Handball Cost Czechia a Win They Had Already Earned

South Africa earn vital World Cup draw with Czechia as Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty keeps Bafana Bafana’s group-stage hopes alive.

Man·June 19, 2026· 5 min read 1

South Africa snatch dramatic World Cup draw against Czechia after late Mokoena penalty

South Africa kept their World Cup hopes alive with a dramatic late equaliser, as Teboho Mokoena converted an emotional penalty to secure a 1 1 draw against Czechia in Atlanta. The group stage contest at Mercedes Benz Stadium delivered tension, narrative and a potentially vital point for Bafana Bafana, who looked to be heading for defeat before a turning point in the closing stages.

Early Czechia breakthrough puts South Africa under pressure

Czechia seized control almost immediatel…

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