South Africa vs South Korea Prediction, 6/24/2026 World Cup Pick, Tips and Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 6/23/2026

Game: South Africa vs South Korea

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Location: Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, MX

TV: FS1

The South Koreans (1-0-1) are traveling to Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, MX on Wednesday where they will attempt to beat South Africa (0-1-1). The line on this World Cup contest has South Africa at +425 and South Korea is at -145. The betting total is set at 2.5. The goaltenders who are expected to start are Ronwen Williams for South Africa and Kim Seung-gyu for South Korea.

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South Africa comes into this game after a 1-1 tie against Czechia. The South Africans lost 2-0 to Mexico in their first World Cup matchup. Teboho Mokoena has the only goal for the South Africans. In goal, Ronwen Williams has been ok, surrendering 3 goals on 7 shots.

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South Korea is coming off a 1-0 loss to Mexico after winning 2-1 against Czechia in their World Cup opener. Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu have the 2 goals for the South Koreans. Goalie Kim Seung-gyu has 6 saves in 8 attempts so far in the tournament for South Korea.

The man protecting the net for South Africa is Ronwen Williams. Williams has seen the pitch for a total of 23,693 mins and has tallied 75 saves so far in his pro soccer career. The goalkeeper born in South Africa has had 95 shots tried at him in 264 career starts. His goals against per 90 mins is 0.10 (27 goals surrendered) and his save % is 78.9%. Williams (136-73-55 record in his career) has recorded 121 clean sheets, which leaves him with a 46.0%% shutout percentage.

Kim Seung-gyu will be looking after the net for South Korea. In his career, Seung-gyu has conceded 278 goals and has tallied 568 saves in 328 starting assignments. He has given up 0.85 goals per 90 minutes while he holds a mark of 131-72-125. He has earned a save % of 69.3% and his shutout rate is 29.3%%. Seung-gyu has recorded 96 shutouts while defending 820 shots against him in 29,519 career mins.

Lyle Foster is one member of the team who can be a force on the pitch for South Africa. The forward from South Africa has 25 goals scored in 9,654 professional minutes played. Foster has been a starter in 103 outings during his career and has 0.23 G/90. He has totaled 18 assists while tallying 68 pts so far in his career.

South Korea has a playmaker in Son Heung-Min, who gives opposing coaches headaches. The forward who is from South Korea has been on the field for 35,224 minutes and has scored 177 goals. He averages 0.45 goals per 90 minutes and has started 405 matches in his pro soccer career. He has totaled 443 points during his soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 89 times.

Who will win tonight's World Cup game ATS?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take South Korea (-145)

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