South Africa Coach: We Can Confidently Say the World Cup Has Been a Success for Us

Pulse Sports Team 11:14 - 28 June 2026

The World Cup has been a success for South Africa, according to Belgian coach Hugo Broos, who leads the African team. He expressed his hunger for further achievements ahead of their first Round of 16 match against co-hosts Canada.

"Everyone expected and hoped we would reach the second stage, and that's what happened. But that doesn't mean we're content now and will just play the next game and go home. Once you're at a World Cup, you want more. All of Canada's players are striving for the same goal. The moment they lose the ball, they want it back. That's very difficult to play against," Broos explained, discussing the team's upcoming match.

At 74 years old, Hugo Broos admitted this might be his last World Cup and hinted at a potential end to his coaching career. He mentioned missing his family and grandchildren in Belgium but joked that after the victory over the Korean team, his wife gave him permission to extend his stay.