Czechia vs South Africa match stats & report
1–1 Full time
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Czechia drew with South Africa 1–1 in the World Cup (Group Stage - 2) on 18 June 2026. Expected goals finished 1.02–1.38. South Africa had 62% of the ball.
Czechia vs South Africa match statistics
- 38% Ball possession 62%
- 1.02 Expected goals (xG) 1.38
- 14 Total shots 17
- 3 Shots on target 4
- 8 Shots off target 5
- 3 Blocked shots 8
- 11 Shots inside the box 6
- 5 Corners 5
- 12 Fouls 10
- 2 Offsides 3
- 1 Yellow cards 2
- 341 Passes 563
- 80% Pass accuracy 90%
- 3 Goalkeeper saves 2
Goals and cards
- 6' Goal M. Sadílek (assist A. Sojka) Czechia
- 33' Yellow card T. Mokoena South Africa
- 40' Yellow card T. Mbatha South Africa
- 75' Yellow card L. Krejci Czechia
- 83' Penalty scored T. Mokoena South Africa
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Czechia
- 1 M. Kovář Goalkeeper
- 3 T. Holes Defender
- 4 R. Hranáč Defender
- 7 L. Krejci Defender
- 5 V. Coufal Midfielder
- 8 V. Darida Midfielder
- 12 L. Červ Midfielder
- 18 M. Sadílek Midfielder
- 24 A. Sojka Midfielder
- 10 P. Schick Attacker
- 9 A. Hložek Attacker
Bench J. Staněk , L. Horníček , L. Provod , J. Kuchta , D. Douděra , D. Zima , D. Višinský , S. Chaloupek , J. Zelený , T. Chory , T. Soucek , M. Chytil , P. Sulc , H. Sochurek
South Africa
Bench R. Goss , S. Chaine , B. Cross , E. Makgopa , T. Matuludi , K. Ndamane , N. Sibisi , L. Foster , T. Moremi , K. Sebelebele , O. Makhanya , R. Mofokeng , S. Kabini
Out and doubtful
- T. Zwane South Africa Out — Suspension Through Sports Court
Only confirmed absences move the numbers. Doubts are listed so you can judge them yourself.
Form guide
Czechia at home
4–2–3 in 9 matches
- Scored
- 1.6 per game
- Conceded
- 1.1 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 9
- Corners
- 5.0 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.0 per game
7% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 9 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
South Africa away
3–3–2 in 8 matches
- Scored
- 1.4 per game
- Conceded
- 0.9 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 8
- Corners
- 5.6 per game
- Shots on target
- 5.0 per game
27% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.