FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Mokoena snatches South Africa draw with Czechia

Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty cancelled out Michal Sadilek’s early opener as South Africa and Czechia drew at Atlanta Stadium. The result left the sides on one point apiece in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Miroslav Koubek called for a “fast start” and his men responded. Adam Hlozek crossed from the right and Alexandr Sojka’s canny, first-time touch released Sadilek, who lashed it past Ronwen Williams.

Hugo Broos introduced Relebohile Mofokeng for the second half and, though the 21-year-old duly flickered his genius, a Czechia backline bossed by the impressive Ladislav Krejci appeared set to hold out for victory.

That was until Pavel Sulc was penalised for handball, and Mokoena sent Matej Kovar the wrong way from the spot. (FIFA)