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Coach Hugo Broos blunt about Bafana’s odds at World Cup | Daily Maverick | SA News

Bafana Bafana’s straight-talking coach Hugo Broos did not mince his words when analysing his team’s 2026 Fifa World Cup group. The Belgian said it would be “difficult” for South Africa to seize control of Group A.

Bafana Bafana will play the opening game of the tournament, against World Cup co-hosts Mexico on 11 June. Also in Group A is South Korea. The fourth team to join the mini league will be determined in an upcoming playoff.

The contenders for that final slot in Bafana Bafana’s group are Denmark, North Macedonia, Czech Republic and Republic of Ireland. Only one will remain standing post the playoff, which is scheduled for March 2026.

Ronwen Williams and Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the South Africa national men's team training session and press conference at Moses Mabhida Stadium on October 09, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)
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