South Africa vs South Korea Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

The South Africa vs South Korea head-to-head is a genuinely fresh one as the two sides prepare to meet at the World Cup 2026 on 25 June 2026. South Korea arrive as the higher-ranked team — sitting 24th in the world — while South Africa come in at 61st, making this a significant test for Bafana Bafana on the biggest stage in international football.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no recorded meetings between South Africa and South Korea in official international competition. With no prior head-to-head data to draw upon, the June 25 fixture will be the first time these two nations have faced each other on record, making current form and World Cup 2026 context the most meaningful lens through which to assess this matchup.

South Africa: Recent Form

South Africa have endured a difficult run of results heading into the tournament, going winless across their last six matches (W0 D4 L2). Bafana Bafana have scored just 4 goals while conceding 7 in that stretch — an average of 0.67 goals scored and 1.17 conceded per match — returning a points-per-game figure of just 0.67. They have kept one clean sheet but have also failed to score in two of those six outings. Their form string reads D–L–D–D–L–D (most recent first), suggesting a side that is hard to break down but equally struggles to impose itself going forward.

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
18 Jun 2026	Away	Czechia	1–1	D
11 Jun 2026	Away	Mexico	0–2	L
06 Jun 2026	Away	Jamaica	1–1	D
29 May 2026	Home	Nicaragua	0–0	D

South Korea: Recent Form

South Korea’s recent record is more mixed but shows considerably more attacking intent. The Taeguk Warriors have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses across their last six matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding 7 — an average of 1.33 goals scored and 1.17 conceded per match. Their 1.5 points per game is notably stronger than South Africa’s return. They have kept 2 clean sheets but have also failed to score in three of their six outings, highlighting a degree of inconsistency. Their form string reads L–W–W–W–L–L (most recent first), with three consecutive wins in the middle of that run before a defeat to Mexico on June 19.

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
19 Jun 2026	Away	Mexico	0–1	L
12 Jun 2026	Home	Czechia	2–1	W
04 Jun 2026	Home	El Salvador	1–0	W
31 May 2026	Home	Trinidad and Tobago	5–0	W

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No recorded meetings between South Africa and South Korea prior to this fixture.
• South Africa’s last 6: W0 D4 L2 — winless run with 4 goals scored and 7 conceded.
• South Korea’s last 6: W3 D0 L3 — 8 goals scored and 7 conceded.
• Points per game: South Africa 0.67 vs South Korea 1.50 over their respective last six matches.
• Clean sheets: South Africa have kept 1, South Korea have kept 2 in their last six outings.
• Failed to score: South Africa blanked in 2 of 6 matches; South Korea failed to score in 3 of 6.
• World rankings: South Korea (24th) hold a 37-place advantage over South Africa (61st) heading into the match.

How South Africa and South Korea Compare

South Korea’s points-per-game return of 1.50 over their last six matches is more than double South Africa’s 0.67, pointing to a clear gap in recent effectiveness — though both sides have conceded at an identical average rate of 1.17 goals per match. South Africa’s form has been defined by draws and defensive resilience rather than attacking output, averaging just 0.67 goals per match, whereas South Korea’s 1.33-goal average reflects a more productive attack, even if their results have been inconsistent. The 37-place gap in rankings further underlines South Korea’s status as the stronger-ranked side going into this World Cup 2026 encounter.

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FAQ

Have South Africa and South Korea ever played each other before?

There are no recorded official meetings between South Africa and South Korea, meaning the World Cup 2026 fixture on 25 June 2026 will mark the first time the two nations have faced each other on record.

What is South Africa’s recent form ahead of the World Cup 2026 match?

South Africa are winless in their last six matches (W0 D4 L2), with a points-per-game average of 0.67 and just 4 goals scored across those fixtures.

What is South Korea’s recent form ahead of the World Cup 2026 match?

South Korea have won 3 and lost 3 of their last six matches (W3 D0 L3), averaging 1.5 points per game and scoring 8 goals — though they also failed to score in three of those outings.

When do South Africa and South Korea play at the 2026 World Cup?

South Africa and South Korea are scheduled to meet on 25 June 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 competition.