Hugo Broos dreams of historic World Cup knockout run with South Africa

Bafana Bafana face Mexico in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca, 16 years after their 2010 group-stage clash. Coach Hugo Broos aims to lead the team to a historic knockout run, emphasizing that their recent progress is not a fluke. Broos recalled being called a 'joke' after a friendly match drew fewer than 200 spectators. The team is motivated by their third-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.