How to Watch South Africa vs Republic of Korea FIFA World Cup 2026 Replay and Highlights

The clash between South Africa and the Republic of Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for June 25, 2026, kicking off at 02:00 local time at Monterrey Stadium. Fans can watch live or catch up with full match replays and highlights through various TV channels and streaming platforms worldwide.

Where to Watch Internationally

This match will be available across numerous countries with specific broadcasters assigned:

Using a VPN to Watch Securely

A Virtual Private Network like ExpressVPN can help you bypass geo-restrictions and blackout rules. By connecting to a server in a country where the game is broadcast, you can stream live without interruptions. Here's a quick guide:

• Sign up for a trusted VPN service and download its app.
• Connect to a server located in a country airing the match.
• Clear your browser’s cache or refresh to update location data.
• Visit the broadcaster’s site or app to start watching.

Watching on Your TV

Live sports feels better on a big screen. Most Android TVs and devices like Amazon Fire Stick or Chromecast support VPN apps directly. For Apple TV, Roku, or consoles without VPN apps, using Smart DNS or casting from a VPN-enabled phone or laptop works well.

Team Lineups and Key Details

South Africa will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Ronwen Williams as captain in goal. The starting eleven includes players like Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Aubrey Modiba, and Evidence Makgopa. Coach Hugo Broos confirmed this squad, missing Thabiso Zwane and Thulani Mokoena due to injuries.

The Republic of Korea also adopts a 4-2-3-1 setup with Kim Seung-gyu guarding the net and Kim Min-jae leading as captain. Key players include Lee Han-beom, Hwang Hee-chan, and Oh Hyeon-gyu. Their coach, Hong Myung-bo, reports no injuries affecting the squad.

Recent Form

South Africa have one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. Their latest was a 1-1 draw against Czechia secured by a late penalty. They lost 2-0 to Mexico in their opening World Cup game.

South Korea won three out of five recently but were defeated 1-0 by Mexico last. Before that loss, they beat Czechia 2-1 and thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0. Two March friendlies resulted in defeats. They scored eight goals and conceded six across these games.

Group A Standings

Going into the last round of fixtures, South Korea sits second in Group A, while South Africa is placed fourth.

Kits and Matchday Conditions

South Africa will wear their yellow kits trimmed in green, with their goalkeeper in light blue and turquoise. The Republic of Korea will sport red shirts and socks with black shorts; their keeper will wear all green. Match officials will be dressed in black.

Weather during the match will be sunny with a light breeze from the east-southeast. Temperatures start at 30°C (86°F) and fall to 28°C (82°F) by the end, with humidity rising from 54% to 66% through the game.