Overview
- South Africa earned a 1-1 draw after Teboho Mokoena scored a penalty in the 83rd minute to cancel an early Michal Sadílek strike.
- Czechia opened the scoring inside six minutes with Sadílek’s goal, which was the fastest of the tournament so far.
- Match statistics showed South Africa dominated possession and chances with 61.9% possession, 17 shots and a higher expected goals total (1.37) than Czechia.
- South Africa started the game without midfielders Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane because both are suspended after red cards in the opening match, a factor that forced Hugo Broos to alter his midfield.
- Separate tournament developments saw Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada pending a French investigation and England veteran Harry Maguire confirm he learned of his squad omission via a FaceTime call from manager Thomas Tuchel.