Group A’s first game of the second round saw the Czech Republic vs South Africa match end in a 1-1 stale mate and although it might be a little unfair to simply label the game as stale itself, it wasn’t a classic. It leaves both teams with needing to beat the other top teams in the group to progress, which is hard to see happening on current form. It could be one of the few groups where only two go through. At least South Africa didn’t add to their red card tally.
This Czech Republic vs South Africa Match Centre Express Summary has just enough stats and colour from game to give you a taste of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash.
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BEST OF STATS
- Our Ratings calculation and tip both had a draw, in a nice moment for our hard working data team.
- Both games between these sides has now ended in a draw.
- Czech Republic are still yet to beat an African team at a World Cup.
REST OF STATS
Two losers from Group A in the first round of matches meet in this clash that might be getting to must win levels as form dictates they’ll struggle to win their next matches v the first game winners. South Africa will want to be a bit more careful in this game after giving away two red cards in their first match. This 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A Czech Republic vs South Africa Match Centre will provide an overview of the before and after with a Pre-Game Summary, Match Review and Post-Match stats.
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STATS SUMMARY
RATINGS
The Gurgler’s in-house Ratings system chooses the winner.
| Czech Republic | 47.8% | South Africa | 52.2% |
Ratings fall within the draw range we set between 47.5 and 52.5.
BARELY INTERESTING STATS
- Lots of things pointing to a draw. The ratings, their only H2H was a draw., both teams lost last match.
- South Africa has a decent record v UEFA nations at the World Cup W2 D1 L2.
- Czech Republic’s only match at a World Cup v African nation ended in a 0-2 loss to Ghana.
- Czech Republic are W2 D1 L1 v African nations all-time.
- South Africa lost 12 games in a row v UEFA nations between 2002 and 2024. They didn’t score a goal in the last nine of those games.
MATCH PREDICTION
Czech Republic 0 South Africa 0
