South Africa and South Korea face off in their final group game in the early hours of Thursday morning, with both sides fighting to finish second in Group A.
World Cup co-hosts Mexico have already confirmed top spot with one game to play, which leaves South Korea, Czech Republic and South Africa battling to finish second. Third place could be enough to qualify for the knockout stages but that depends on results elsewhere.
South Korea, who beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their opener before losing 1-0 to Mexico, are second in the group and frontrunners to take second as they look to reach the knockout stages for the fourth time in their last 11 World Cup appearances.
A draw will be enough for South Korea to finish second, even if Czech Republic beat Mexico, given their head-to-head record. If South Africa win on Thursday and Czech Republic beat Mexico, South Korea would be knocked out of the World Cup.
South Africa will be well aware it’s a must-win clash for them as they look to get out of the group stages for the first time in their history.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch South Africa v South Korea on TV and online.
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When is South Africa v South Korea?
South Africa v South Korea will take place on Thursday 25 June 2026.
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South Africa v South Korea kick-off time
South Africa v South Korea will kick off at 2am UK time.
The Group A match is set to be played at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico.
What TV channel is South Africa v South Korea on?
You can watch the game live on BBC Two.
All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.
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How to live stream South Africa v South Korea online
UK viewers can stream the game live online via BBC iPlayer.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Is South Africa v South Korea on radio?
You can listen to the match on talkSPORT.
talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.
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