South Africa v South Korea: Kick-off Time & TV Channel
TL;DR — the quick answers
- Kick-off
- BST · Thursday 25 June 2026
- UK TV channel
- BBC Two
- Live stream (free)
- BBC iPlayer
- In 4K?
- No — HD only
South Africa v South Korea is on BBC Two, kick-off 02:00 UK time on Thursday 25 June 2026. Stream it free on BBC iPlayer.
Not in 4K: this match is on BBC Two in HD. The BBC's 4K UHD feed covers selected BBC One matches only.
- Match
- 🇿🇦 South Africa v South Korea 🇰🇷
- Competition
- 2026 FIFA World Cup · Group Stage (Group A)
- Date
- Thursday 25 June 2026
- Kick-off (UK)
- BST
- TV channel
- BBC Two
- Free stream
- BBC iPlayer
How to watch South Africa v South Korea
The match is free-to-air on BBC Two, streaming free on BBC iPlayer (a valid UK TV Licence is required to watch live).
Want the best picture overall? The BBC's 4K matches are on iPlayer — see our 4K device guide for which streamers actually support it.
South Africa v South Korea: your questions
What channel is South Africa v South Korea on?
South Africa v South Korea is live on BBC Two, streamed free on BBC iPlayer.
What time does South Africa v South Korea kick off?
Kick-off is 02:00 UK time (BST) on Thursday 25 June 2026.
How can I watch South Africa v South Korea online for free?
Stream it free on BBC iPlayer, provided you have a valid UK TV Licence.
Is South Africa v South Korea on in 4K?
No. This match is on BBC Two in HD; the BBC's 4K UHD feed covers selected BBC One matches only.