Czechia enter off a 2-1 loss to South Korea, while South Africa fell 2-0 to Mexico. Crucially, the teams met in a pre-tournament friendly, with South Africa winning 2-1. That result suggests South Africa can score and compete, undermining the notion of a one-sided Czech win. Without squad news, recent form is the best guide. The group stakes are high—both sides need points to keep knockout hopes alive. Expect a tight contest where a draw is a realistic outcome, likely 1-1. Patrik Schick remains Czechia's primary threat, but the Czech defense may struggle to contain a spirited South African attack.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 2 | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Czech Republic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |