Overview
- The decisive first-half spot kick was awarded after a VAR review for contact to Mohamed Salah’s face in the box, and the captain converted from the spot.
- Egypt finished with ten men after right-back Mohamed Hany received a second yellow card in first-half stoppage time.
- Bafana Bafana dominated the second half and were later denied a potential handball penalty following a pitchside VAR review.
- Goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy produced key saves as Egypt held firm to reach six points and book a place in the round of 16 with one match remaining against Angola.
- The 1-0 defeat ends South Africa’s 27-match unbeaten run and leaves them on three points needing victory over Zimbabwe in their final Group B game.