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FIFA World Cup LIVE! Follow Czechia vs South Africa in action in group A

After a fairly disastrous opening match at the FIFA World Cup, losing 2-0 against Mexico and losing two players to red cards, South Africa need to bounce back strongly against Czechia in Atlanta today in their group A clash.

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Will South Africa bounce back vs. Czechia?

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