South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana needs a win against South Korea to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

What's at stake?

Coach Hugo Broos' nearly 40-year coaching career is on the line. A win would put South Africa in the knockout stages for the first time and extend Broos' career.

The current situation

South Africa is currently 4th in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with 1 point from 2 games, and a recent form of DL. Their last result was a 1-2 loss to Cameroon on 2026-01-04.

The coach's perspective

Broos, 74, plans to retire after the World Cup and wants to be remembered for his achievements, not just his longevity. He has coached across multiple continents, starting in Belgium in 1988 and working his way through Europe and African national teams.

The road ahead

A win against South Korea would be historic for South Africa and motivate the team to perform well on the biggest stage in world soccer. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th in FIFA World Cup 2026 | | Points | 1 | | Recent form | DL | | Last result | South Africa 1-2 Cameroon (2026-01-04) | As of June 25, 2026, South Africa's World Cup journey hangs in the balance, with a win against South Korea crucial to their advancement.