“Not My Last Game Yet” — Broos Wants More World Cup Time Before Retirement
40 years in the dugout, but Broos isn’t done yet - South Africa vs South Korea Preview. Broos wants one more World Cup game before retirement as South Africa face South Korea
Hugo Broos on legacy, heat and South Africa’s must-win vs South Korea...
Hugo Broos thinks his World Cup story with South Africa won’t finish on Wednesday. Bafana Bafana face South Korea in a must-win Group A match in Monterrey, and Broos still believes they can go further.
The 73-year-old has already said this tournament will be his last as a coach, closing out 40 years on the touchline. But he’s determined not to bow out against South Korea.
A win could push South Africa into second place in the group. A loss means they’re out of the World Cup.
“It will be a special and difficult match for both teams,” Broos told reporters. “South Korea are an excellent and well-disciplined side. For South Africa, we must produce a top-level performance if we want to secure victory.
“I cannot reveal specific tactics, but I know very well that South Korea are a team with strong physicality and excellent discipline, and they are capable of running for 90 minutes.
“Every player knows their role and performs it within the team. For South Africa, it is crucial that we find a way to block their strengths and exploit their weaknesses. We will do what we must to win tomorrow’s match.”
Broos says the heat and constant travel between the U.S. and Mexico have taken a toll on his players.
“The climate conditions here are very hot and really difficult to adapt to. Even during my playing days, I could not adapt to this kind of weather and I always struggled to perform in it,” he said.
“However, because South Africa are an African team, perhaps we can endure and adapt to these conditions more easily. Tomorrow, we will see which team adapts best.
“It is extremely exhausting. Travelling from Mexico City to Atlanta and then to Monterrey, dealing with jet lag and constant movement, is a very demanding schedule.
“It is certainly not easy, but these are the rules of the World Cup and we must adapt.”
Broos feels his team now has a clearer picture of what this level demands after their first two games - a 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico and a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic.
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“In our first match against Mexico, we lacked tournament experience and were a little overwhelmed, but we improved significantly against the Czech Republic. Tomorrow’s match gives us tremendous motivation to win. The players are ready to fight until the very last second.”
As for his legacy with the side, Broos says he is not concerned about that.
“How I am remembered is not important at all. Only winning matters. This is my first World Cup (as a coach), and my last, so I want to succeed. Our goal is to advance to the round of 32.”
⚽️ Bafana Bafana vs South Korea
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📅 Thursday, 25 June 2026
🏟️ Monterrey Stadium, Mexico
🕕 Kick-off: 03:00am SA Time
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When it comes to how he’ll be remembered with Bafana Bafana, Broos says that’s the last thing on his mind right now.
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