World Cup 2026: South Africa vs South Korea 24/06/2026

South Africa must win to keep their qualification hopes alive, while South Korea need only a point but hold a clear advantage in overall quality. With the match expected to suit their counterattacking style, South Korea are backed on the -0.75 Asian Handicap.

Asian handicap betting

South Africa have produced only one decent half of football so far in the tournament, namely the second half against the Czech Republic, but the point they earned has kept their qualification hopes alive. To advance, they will most likely need a victory in their final group match. Even a draw would send them home.

South Korea sit on three points and need just one more to reach four, a total that appears likely to secure a place in the knockout rounds. They are facing a team with clearly inferior footballing quality, one that will also be forced to alter its tactical approach because only a win will do.

This scenario suits South Korea perfectly. Not only are they the stronger side, but they should also find more space to exploit on the counterattack against an opponent that cannot afford to sit back. I expect the Koreans to control the match and create the better chances.

In my view, South Korea are deserved favorites and should be able to get the job done. For that reason, I am backing them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75.