Overview

• South Africa face Colombia in the Round of 16 on Wednesday evening at Estadio Fiscal de Talca in Talcá, Chile.
• Amajita booked the knockout berth with a 2–1 win over the USA, overturning Noah Cobb’s opener through a Joshua Wynder own goal forced by Siviwe Magidigidi before Gomolemo Kekana struck from a Shakeel April assist.
• This is only South Africa’s second appearance in the U-20 World Cup knockout phase, underscoring progress for the reigning African U-20 champions.
• Colombia topped their group with five points while conceding just once, with playmaker Óscar Perea highlighted as their creative threat.
• Mdaka warns that one mistake can end a campaign as striker Thabang Mahlangu urges teammates to stick to principles, with the winner set to meet Ukraine or Spain in the quarterfinals.