Czech Republic vs South Africa Live Scores and Updates, FIFA World Cup: Defeat not an option in Group A

South Africa have made several changes as they look to bounce back from their opening defeat, with captain Ronwen Williams leading the side with Iqraam Rayners, Oswin Appollis and Jayden Adams.

Meanwhile, the Czech Republic is holding forward with star forward Patrik Schick alongside Adam Hložk, while captain Ladislav Krejčí guards the defence. Tomáš Holes and Vladimír Coufal also start in the group desperate for the first points in the tournament.

With both teams having lost their Group A openers, there is little room for error in Atlanta tonight. Defeat would leave the knockout qualification hanging in the balance.

South Africa XI: Ronwen Williams (c), Thalente Mbatha, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Thapelo Maseko, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Iqraam Rayners, Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Jayden Adams.

Czech Republic XI: Matěj Kovar, Tomáš Holes, Robin Hranac, Vladimir Coufal, Ladislav Krejci (c), Vladimir Darida, Adam Hlozek, Patrik Schick, Lukas Cerv, Michal Sadilek, Alexandr Sojka.