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FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | -4 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | Thapelo Maseko | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Tshepang Morem.. | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau | 0 | 4 | 0 |