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South Africa's Broos praises team after World Cup knockout qualification

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:37 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

South Africa's Broos praises team after World Cup knockout qualification
Summary

South Africa coach Hugo Broos celebrated his team's qualification for the World Cup knockout stage by defeating South Korea 1-0 on June 25. This victory marks the first time South Africa has advanced beyond the group stage of the tournament, having last participated in 2010. After a rocky start with a loss to Mexico, South Africa secured second place in Group A after a draw with the Czech Republic. Broos expressed pride in his players and their resilience against prior criticism. South Africa is set to face co-host Canada in Los Angeles on Sunday for a spot in the last 16.

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  • •South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts.
  • •The team finished second in Group A behind Mexico.
  • •This marks South Africa's first advancement past group stage.
  • •Next match against Canada is scheduled for Sunday.
  • •Hugo Broos has been the coach since 2021.
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  • 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'We shut up big mouths,' says South Africa's World Cup coach Broos
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the "big mouths" after the Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history by beating South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday.South Africa, who last featured at the World Cup when they hosted it in 2010, were widely written off after their 2-0 loss to Mexico in their opening match.

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