On Thursday, South Africa held its breath at the World Cup. Then, it found its voice with one defining Teboho Mokoena penalty kick.

Siphiwe Tshabalala’s opening goal at the 2010 World Cup was an iconic moment in South African sporting history. Now, the next generation of Bafana Bafana stars are looking to make more magical memories at the tournament.

Czechia and South Africa face off in a crucial match on June 18 and the head referee is the second woman to officiate a men’s World Cup game. Going head-to-head on Thursday, a second defeat would leave either Czechia or South Africa’s knockout-stage ...