South Africa, who had a disappointing first half, put a lot of pressure on the Czechs after the first goal, but were unable to score any more goals.
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The Czech Republic and South Africa failed to win their second consecutive World Cup 2026 match. The match between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw in Atlanta on Thursday. The result means that one of the two teams will be eliminated from the group stage.
South Africa lost 2-0 to co-hosts Mexico in their opening match, while South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1. The Czech Republic also took a one-goal lead in their first match against South Korea, but later lost 1-2.
Michal Sadilek's sixth-minute goal gave the Czechs a 1-0 lead against South Africa at half-time in Atlanta. The Czechs ended up in the same situation as they had in the match against South Korea.
South Africa equalised 1-1 in the 83rd minute after Teboho Mokoena converted a penalty. South Africa were awarded a penalty by female referee Tori Penso after Thapelo Maseko's shot was blocked by Pavel Schulz with his hand.
South Africa, who had a disappointing first half, put a lot of pressure on the Czechs after the first goal but were unable to score more.
