South Africa qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history Wednesday, defeating South Korea 1-0. The victory secured second place in Group A for South Africa, trailing only Mexico. Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal in the second half, propelling his team forward. This achievement marks a significant turnaround for South Africa, following an initial loss in their opening match. A previous draw against the Czech Republic also contributed to their advancement. The team, known as Bafana Bafana, will now proceed to compete in the knockout rounds of the tournament.