Matchday 8 of the FIFA World Cup saw a lot of action, with plenty of late drama across matches. Here we recount what happened across the four matches, the latest first: Mexico 1 - 0 South Korea (Romo 50') A scrappy,

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Czechia vs South Africa meet on Thursday in a World Cup Group A match in Atlanta. New registrants on Kalshi can take advantage of an upgraded welcome offer. They can receive a $15 bonus after completing $10 in trades.

The draw between Czechia and South Africa has completely shaken up Group A. Now, El Tri has a golden opportunity to punch their ticket to the next round of the 2026 World Cup.

Diplomats, political leaders, business executives and cultural figures gathered at The Retreat at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, Georgia, the US, this week for the Brand South Africa Ubuntu welcome and honorary dinner to celebrate the ties between South Africa and Atlanta ahead of South Africa’s 2026 Fifa World Cup match against Czechia today.

South Africa came from behind to earn a late point against Czechia from the penalty spot, but both sides will have wanted more in Group A.