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Monterrey Stadium hosts a hugely important game in Group A, with both South Africa and South Korea attempting to secure a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.

Mexico have already secured top spot in the group, but second is up for grabs and there is also a possibility that third would be enough to reach the knockout stages.

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After coming from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Czechia, South Korea struggled to create chances as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico. That leaves them second in the group, a position they can cement by beating South Africa.

Despite a lacklustre performance in their opener as they fell to a 2-0 defeat to Mexico, Bafana Bafana secured a deserved point against Czechia and will now go all out for victory as they seek to advance beyond the group stage for the first time ever.

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It was a nightmare start to the World Cup for South Africa as they managed just three shots, conceded two goals and had two men sent off against co-hosts Mexico. Yaya Sithole was dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity and Themba Zwane saw red for a slap.

Hugo Broos's side did respond in their second game as they secured a deserved draw with Czechia, thanks to a late penalty from Teboho Mokoena. Unfortunately, the midfielder is unavailable for this vital match after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament in that game.

That means Sithole is likely to come back into the side after his suspension. There could also be further changes as South Africa look to address a poor run of results, having failed to win any of their last six international contests.

Competing at their 11th consecutive World Cup finals, South Korea made the perfect start in North America, with goals from Hwang In-beom and substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu securing a vital 2-1 win over Czechia.

The Taegeuk Warriors were unable to follow up that success as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Mexico, but they possess enough quality in attack to secure the three points they need to advance.

Key to delivering that victory will be veteran forward Son Heung-min who has so far struggled to make an impact. Substituted after 57 minutes last time out, he’ll be desperate to get on the scoresheet and help his country secure second in the group.

South Africa vs South Korea: Group A

FourFourTwo's prediction

South Africa 0-2 South Korea

FFT expects South Korea to run out comfortable winners at the Monterrey Stadium.

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