# South Africa Draws, Loses Key Player

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-18T20:38:37+00:00
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South Africa’s World Cup hopes are still alive after a gritty 1-1 draw with Czechia, clawing back from an early deficit with a penalty — only for star striker Teboho Mokoena to miss the next match due to suspension. The team’s resilience and tactical adjustments have sparked renewed confidence, but they now face a must-win against South Korea to keep their knockout stage dreams alive. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/04cf1885f439277a

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