Hugo Broos dreams of historic World Cup knockout run with South Africa
Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 10, 2026Country: South Africa
Sports
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.
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