World Cup 2026: Broos Hails South Africa’s Win Over Korea

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has praised Bafana Bafana’s determined performance following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic, Completesports.com reports.

The win at Monterrey Stadium secured South Africa’s place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time in their history.

Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute to seal the historic victory for the former African champions.

Bafana Bafana In Ascendancy

Bafana Bafana created the better opportunities in the first half, with South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seunggyu producing fine saves to deny Maseko, Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa.

After the interval, Korea Republic head coach Hong Myung-bo adopted a more attacking approach, introducing three substitutes, including captain Son Heung-min.

However, it was South Africa who broke the deadlock three minutes after the hour mark.

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Substitute Teshpang Moremi picked up the ball on the left flank, skipped past his marker and delivered a low cross to the edge of the penalty area. Maseko controlled the pass, shifted onto his left foot and calmly fired into the near post.

Broos Thumbs Up Deserved Victory

Broos insisted his side deserved the victory, citing their dominance in creating the better goalscoring opportunities throughout the contest.

“It is difficult to explain what this feels like. It is a fantastic experience. We played really well and created chances,” Broos was quoted by FIFA.com.

“Tactically we did really well and Korea Republic couldn’t find the spaces that they wanted. We scored the goal and then it was 20 minutes with a very high heart rate.

” What we did in the last five years is amazing. When you work together for such a long time there is a connection and it is more than a relationship between coach and players, we have become friends. We just have to enjoy this.”

Having finished as runners-up in Group A, Bafana Bafana will face Group B runners-up Canada in the Round of 32. The highly anticipated clash is scheduled for Sunday , 28 June in Los Angeles.

By Adeboye Amosu