Who are the BBC pundits for South Africa vs South Korea?

South Korea's Hwang In-beom
Mexico are already assured of finishing top of their group (Image credit: Getty Images)

A place in the knockout stage of the World Cup could well end up being decided by South Africa's clash with South Korea.

Claiming at least a draw would be good enough to guarantee progress for South Korea as the second-placed side in Group A behind Mexico - though, they cannot overhaul the tournament co-hosts at the top of the table no matter what.

But a surprise first win of the competition for South Africa could be enough to put them into second instead, depending on the Czech Republic's result against Mexico - and even if not, they'd be in a decent position to go through as one of the better third-placed sides.

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BBC commentary line-up for South Africa vs South Korea

Hwang In-beom running with his finger in the air.

South Korea have been enjoyable to watch at the 2026 World Cup. (Image credit: Getty Images)

The game is set to kick off at 7pm local time (2am UK time) at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico.

The BBC hold the rights to show the match, and will air this clash on BBC Two, with the Czech Republic vs Mexico match being played simultaneously on another BBC broadcast.

South Africa players celebrate during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between South Africa and Nigeria at Toyota Stadium on September 09, 2025 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

South Africa salvaged a crucial point last week. (Image credit: Charlé Lombard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

There will be no pundit or presenter line-up for the clash, following a recent trend with late-night British time fixtures.

The broadcaster did not produce a line-up for Haiti vs Morocco earlier this evening, due to it being played simultaneously to Brazil vs Scotland.

On commentary duty is Jonathan Pearce as the match's main voice, with Efan Ekoku joining as co-commentator.

Steven Chicken

Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.

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