Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Czechia vs South Africa, Worldcup 2026 GROUP STAGE

FIFA World Cup · 2026
Czechia
1 – 1
Full Time
South Africa
Thu 18 Jun 2026 · 16:00 UTC Mercedes-Benz Stadium 67,442 HT 45' · FT 45'
Michal Sadilek 6' 1–0
1–1 83' Teboho Mokoena pen
Y 33' Teboho Mokoena
Y 40' Thalente Mbatha
Ladislav Krejci 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Czechia vs South Africa — Worldcup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Tori Penso (USA)
  • Assistant 1 Brooke Mayo (USA)
  • Assistant 2 Kathryn Nesbitt (USA)
20 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 9.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Mexico 3 9
2 South Africa 3 4
3 South Korea 3 3
4 Czechia 3 1
5 Switzerland 3 7
6 Canada 3 4
7 Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 4
8 Qatar 3 1
9 Brazil 3 7
10 Morocco 3 7
11 Scotland 3 3
12 Haiti 3 0
13 United States 3 6
14 Australia 3 4
15 Paraguay 3 4
16 Turkey 3 3
17 Germany 3 6
18 Ivory Coast 3 6
19 Ecuador 3 4
20 Curacao 3 1
21 Netherlands 3 7
22 Japan 3 5
23 Sweden 3 4
24 Tunisia 3 0
25 Belgium 3 5
26 Egypt 3 5
27 Iran 3 3
28 New Zealand 3 1
29 Spain 3 7
30 Cape Verde Islands 3 3
31 Uruguay 3 2
32 Saudi Arabia 3 2
33 France 3 9
34 Norway 3 6
35 Senegal 3 3
36 Iraq 3 0
37 Argentina 3 9
38 Austria 3 4
39 Algeria 3 4
40 Jordan 3 0
41 Colombia 3 7
42 Portugal 3 5
43 Congo DR 3 4
44 Uzbekistan 3 0
45 England 3 7
46 Croatia 3 6
47 Ghana 3 4
48 Panama 3 0

Head-to-Head

1
Czechia 1 games · Avg 2.0 goals South Africa
Last 5 meetings
2026-06-18 Czechia 1–1 South Africa

Recent Form

Czechia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jun South Africa H 1–1 D
12 Jun South Korea A 1–2 L
26 Jun Turkey H 1–2 L
22 Jun Georgia A 1–1 D
18 Jun Portugal A 1–2 L
03 Jul Denmark H 1–2 L
South Africa
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jun Czechia A 1–1 D
11 Jun Mexico A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Czechia South Africa
#4 Position #2
1 Points 4
3 Played 3
0 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 1
2 Scored 2
6 Conceded 3
-4 GD -1
0.33 PPG 1.33
0% Win % 33%

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Czechia this season
25% Clean Sheets
South Africa this season

Czechia are 4th (1 pts). South Africa are 2nd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Czechia
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
South Africa
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Czechia and South Africa get this one started.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Vladimir Coufal suffering a number of foals already.
  • 6' What a moment for Michal Sadilek! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 11' South Africa international Jayden Adams has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 21' David Zima needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 26' A quiet spell here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Czechia seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 31' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 33' Teboho Mokoena catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 33.
  • 38' Czechia currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Thalente Mbatha.
  • 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' The South Africa bench stirs into life. Jayden Adams is withdrawn and Relebohile Mofokeng gets his opportunity.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering South Africa that had 4 games and scored 2 goals.
  • 55' Another substitution for Czechia to replace Vladimir Darida by Pavel Sulc on 55 minute.
  • 60' The 22-year-old Thapelo Maseko has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. South Africa needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 66' Iqraam Rayners makes way for Evidence Makgopa at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from South Africa.
  • 67' Lukas Provod has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adam Hlozek on 67 minute.
  • 72' named a 3-4-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 75' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ladislav Krejci on 75 minutes.
  • 78' Czechia make a change. Lukas Cerv trudges off to be replaced by David Zima on 78 minutes.
  • 83' What a strike from Teboho Mokoena! The score is 1-1.
  • 84' The whistle greets Thapelo Maseko as he departs to be replaced by Kamogelo Sebelebele.
  • 89' Czechia are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • The points are shared — Czechia 1-1 South Africa. Honours even.

Lineups

Czechia Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miroslav Koubek

South Africa Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hugo Broos

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.85 Czechia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 South Africa xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + South Africa or Draw 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Czechia32% Draw34% South Africa34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Czechia or Draw
66%
Draw or South Africa
68%
Czechia or South Africa
66%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Czechia20% Draw57% South Africa23%
Actual: Czechia win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.9%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
5.6%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 3
2.3%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Czechia

Handicap Czechia covers Push South Africa covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 19% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 22% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Czechia keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
South Africa keeps clean sheet
43% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.