Sports analytics firm gives S. Korea 90% chance of reaching knockouts

With one match remaining in the group stage at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, South Korea have more than a 90 percent chance of reaching the next knockout phase, a sports analytics firm said Saturday.

According to Opta Analyst, South Korea have a 91.08 percent chance to advance to the round of 32.

In Group A, South Korea sit in second place with three points, after a 2-1 win over Czechia and a 1-0 loss to Mexico.

With six points, Mexico have already clinched the top spot in Group A and thus a place ...