Czechia and South Africa meet at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday in a must‑win Group A clash. Both sides opened with defeats and know another loss would leave them on the brink of elimination.With both teams on zero points and the loser facing almost certain elimination, 247Bet are offering new customers the chance to grab a 100% bonus up to £50. Sign up via our link, opt in, and deposit £20 or more and 247Bet will match it pound for pound up to £50.Czechia were second best for long stretches against South Korea, but managed to snatch the lead against the run of play through captain Ladislav Krejci’s header from a long throw‑in on the hour mark. But they couldn’t hold on, conceding twice late in the second half to lose 2‑1.Manager Miroslav Koubek will demand a response, with defender Jaroslav Zeleny admitting: “Against South Africa, we have to get it right” and that “Mexico will probably be a tougher challenge afterwards.”South Africa had a nightmare World Cup opener. Co‑hosts Mexico beat them 2‑0, but the real damage was disciplinary – two players, Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane, were sent off. Both are suspended for this must‑win clash. Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams remains defiant: “Now that we’ve seen the level of this competition, we’ll come back stronger.”Score even more value with 247BetFollow our link to 247Bet and register. Opt in and deposit £20 or more – 247Bet will match 100% up to £50. Bonus funds are valid for 30 days with a 5x wagering requirement and minimum odds of 3/4 (1.75).With both teams on zero points and the knockout rounds slipping away, this is a perfect boost for any punter.Czechia’s set‑piece threat to punish depleted Bafana BafanaSouth Africa’s defence looked shaky at times against Mexico, and missing two suspended starters only makes things worse. Krejci scored from a throw‑in against South Korea and will fancy his chances again. South Africa will sit deep and try to frustrate, but their defensive discipline is a major concern after the Mexico meltdown. Expect Koubek’s side to dominate possession and find a way through.Czechia to winUnder 2.5 goalsCzechia captain Ladislav Krejci already has a goal from a set‑piece and will be targeting a leaky South African defence that conceded twice against Mexico. With Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane suspended, Bafana Bafana are down to the bare bones.Understanding the offerTo qualify:Follow our link to register as a new 247Bet customer ahead of Czechia vs South Africa (18+, Great Britain only)Opt in via the cashier dropdown and deposit £20 or moreYour 100% match bonus will be credited automatically to your accountYou’ll get:100% match bonus up to £50Bonus funds valid for 30 daysUsable on any sport except virtuals (minimum odds 3/4 or higher)Key terms and conditions of this 247Bet offer Minimum deposit: £20 Maximum bonus: £50 Wagering requirement: 5x (bonus funds only) Minimum odds: 3/4 (1.75) for qualifying bets 30-day bonus validity period Win or each-way bets, doubles, trebles and accumulators all qualify Affordability checks applyWorld Cup 2026: More from talkSPORTWorld Cup 2026 Betting offersWorld Cup 2026 Betting tips and predictionsWorld Cup 2026 AI predictionsWorld Cup 2026 Betting guideWorld Cup 2026 Top goalscorer oddsEngland to win World Cup 2026 oddsWorld Cup 2026: Best young player oddsAbout the authorNathan HillNathan Hill is an experienced sports writer who obsessively follows football – both the round ball and American kind – as well as range of other sports including F1, basketball, darts and snooker.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.