South Africa kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage hopes alive after battling back to secure a 1-1 draw against Czechia in a crucial Group A clash at Atlanta Stadium. A late penalty from Teboho Mokoena helped Bafana Bafana claim their first point of the tournament after falling behind early in the match. The result leaves both South Africa and Czechia with one point from two matches, keeping qualification hopes alive ahead of the final round of group-stage fixtures. Czechia Take Early