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World Cup Atlanta: South Africa scores late equalizer against Czechia

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South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena (left) drives the ball past Czechia’s Tomas Soucek during their World Cup match on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)
South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena (left) drives the ball past Czechia’s Tomas Soucek during their World Cup match on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)
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South Africa and Czechia played to a 1-1 draw in their match at Atlanta Stadium (otherwise known as Mercedes-Benz Stadium). This was the second of Atlanta’s seven matches.

As fans were leaving the stadium, a tornado watch was issued that could mean travel disruptions as remnants from Tropical Storm Arthur bring heavy rain and potential flooding to metro Atlanta. Because of the weather, Festival activities wrapped up early at Centennial Olympic Park. Follow live updates throughout the tournament on traffic, the game and events surrounding the match.

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