South Africa manager Hugo Broos set to bow out after team's World Cup elimination

Broos smiles and snarls before South Africa’s historic World Cup match

South Africa coach Hugo Broos smiles a lot and snarls a little as he prepares for the biggest match of his 38-year career as a tactician. Having reached the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, Bafana Bafana (The Boys) face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles in the first last-32 fixture. [] The post Broos smiles and snarls before South Africa’s historic World Cup match appeared first on The Namibian.

South Africa coach says team will exploit S. Korea's weaknesses in crucial match

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos said Tuesday his players will be ready to pounce on the weaknesses of South Korea when the teams collide in a crucial Group A match of the FIFA World Cup this week. South Africa and South Korea will play their final group stage match at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, northeastern Mexico. South Korea, currently in second place with three points, only need a draw to progress to the knockouts. South Africa, on the other hand, are in last place

S. Africa, Canada set for W. Cup tie

LOS ANGELES (United States) — South Africa coach Hugo Broos smiles a lot and snarls a little as he prepares for the biggest match of his 38-year career as a tactician. Having reached the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, Bafana Bafana (The Boys) face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles [] The post S. Africa, Canada set for W. Cup tie appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Broos remains Bafana Bafana head coach — South Africa FA

South Africa have dismissed reports that Hugo Broos has stepped down as Bafana Bafana head coach following the team's historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The post Broos remains Bafana Bafana head coach — South Africa FA appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bafana Bafana Make History: South Africa Reach World Cup Last 16 for the First Time

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey, Maseko's 63rd-minute header sending Bafana Bafana into the World Cup last 16 for the first time. Hugo Broos's side end 28 years of knockout heartbreak through disciplined defending and one decisive moment.

Brazil snatches dramatic victory over Japan to reach knockout stage

Houston, June. 30 (SANA) Brazil booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, thanks to a stoppage-time winner at NRG Stadium in Houston in the opening Round of 32 fixture. Japan took the lead in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano before Brazil equalized []

The FIFA World Cup 2026 on the ground edition - EP 4

The knockout stage has arrived. South Africa face co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium, with a place in the Round of 16 on the line. TRT World previews the Round of 32 clash from Los Angeles.

HISTORIC! Bafana Bafana Reach World Cup Knockout Stage for First Time Ever

MONTERREY, Mexico — South Africa has made World Cup history, qualifying for the knockout rounds for the first time ever after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea at Estadio BBVA on Wednesday night. The momentous occasion was sealed by winger Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute strike, which sent the Bafana Bafana bench into raptures and sparked []

Net result? How a Hong Kong dim sum restaurant went big on the World Cup

At a century-old teahouse in Hong Kong, a crowd of about 30 people huddles around tables packed with dim sum on a Thursday morning as they watch South Africa score against South Korea in the World Cup. Lin Heung Lau’s branch in Sheung Wan has become one of the city’s most unlikely venues for catching the football after it opted to capitalise on the World Cup, with its design and marketing director saying the place had reaped several benefits. The business spent more than HK200,000 (US25,500)...

Hugo Broos Steps down as South Africa Head Coach

Hugo Broos has officially stepped down as head coach of the South Africa national team, bringing an end to a five-year spell in charge following the country's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.

Maseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts with win over South Korea

South ​Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams.Maseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa – who will face the co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on 28 June – on four points behind ​the Group A winners, Mexico, who beat the ‌Czechia 3-0. South Korea, ‌who started with their talisman, Son Heung-min, on the bench, have three points. Continue reading...

England cannot ignore the Henry Pollock question any more

Maybe the plan and the young man are finally about to align in South Africa

Japan hope to slay Brazil without star player in World Cup knockouts

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)In a friendly in Tokyo last October, Brazil surrendered a two-goal halftime lead and watched Japan pull ahead for an eventual 3-2 victory.Rayan, a 19-year-old forward, was not part of Brazil's team that day, so perhaps he can be forgiven for admitting he doesn't know much about the Japanese squad.'I don't know who their best player is,' Rayan said when

👀 Brazil discover rival for first World Cup knockout tie

Brazil already know who they will face in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup.Vini Jr., Matheus Cunha Co. will take on Japan in their first knockout match of the tournament. Japan finished second...

Jepun semakin matang

DALLAS: Jepun bertekad mencipta satu lagi kejutan besar apabila berdepan gergasi Amerika Selatan, Brazil dalam aksi pusingan 32 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026 di Stadium NRG, Houston, awal pagi Selasa. Skuad Samurai Biru hadir dengan keyakinan tinggi selepas pernah mengejutkan Brazil 3-2 dalam aksi persahabatan di Tokyo pada Oktober tahun lalu, sekali gus mencatat kemenangan pertama ... Read more The post Jepun semakin matang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

2026 World Cup: Two teams qualify for Round of 16

Brazil became the second team to book their spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, thanks to a 2-1 win over Japan on Monday night. Selecao were stunned in the first half, after Kaishu Sano opened the scoring for the Asian champions. But after the break, Carlo Ancelotti brought on Endrick to sharpen up his [] 2026 World Cup: Two teams qualify for Round of 16

Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Afrique du Sud terrasse la Corée du Sud et s’offre une qualification historique en 16es de finale

Surprise monumentale au stade de Monterrey ce mercredi 24 juin 2026 ! Au terme d’un match intense et disputé de bout en bout, l’Afrique du Sud a décroché une victoire capitale face à la Corée du Sud (1-0) pour arracher la deuxième place du groupe A. Ce succès historique permet aux Bafana Bafana de valider [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Afrique du Sud terrasse la Corée du Sud et s’offre une qualification historique en 16es de finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Backlash Puts Its African Leadership at Risk

After 10 years working in South Africa and [] The post South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Backlash Puts Its African Leadership at Risk appeared first on The Media Line.

SHOCK on the cards! Japan lead Brazil LIVE!

SHOCK on the cards! Japan lead Brazil LIVE!

Hugo Broos confirms South Africa exit after World Cup campaign

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has confirmed he will step down after Bafana Bafana's World Cup campaign while revealing talks over a possible new advisory role.

Sudáfrica llega a Los Ángeles poniendo a bailar a todos con su gran ritmo

Los Bafana Bafana debutan en la ronda de eliminación ante la anfitriona Canadá que también quiere hacer historia, sin nada que perder, Sudáfrica llega bailando y cantando en la unidad de un equipo con esperanza.

South Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest

South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.

Brazil vs. Japan Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

Check out the odds for the Brazil vs. Japan Round of 32 matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

BRA vs JAP FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Fierce clash awaits as both sides hope to book RO16 ticket

The stage is set for one of the most exciting clashes in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Five-time champions Brazil will be taking on Japan in a bid to reach the round of 16 of the tournament. It is worth noting that Brazil finished in first place in the standings with two wins and one draw in three matches. Despite some shaky performances, the side pulled through and would hope for more of the same as they take on Japan.

Brazil to Face Japan in a Match That Transcends Football

The South American country is home to the largest Japanese community outside of Japan. On Monday, the Brazilian national team, known as the Canarinha, will face Japan, the Blue Samurai, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, a match that transcends football and reflects cultural ties. RELATED: Brazil Advances Undefeated After Victory []

Nothing is impossible for Cape Verde – head coach Bubista revels in qualification

The African country with a population of just over 500,000 have made it to the Round of 32 and will come up against reigning champions Argentina.

Defeated at the World Cup, Teams Sometimes Face Abuse and Violence

When South Korea crashed out of the World Cup, its fans weren’t just sad and disappointed. Many were furious. Dozens lined an airport arrivals hall this week to boo and shout insults at Hong Myung-bo, the team’s coach, who had just resigned. A death threat was posted online against Hong, the South Korean news media []

South Africa predicted XI vs. South Korea: Possible lineup for World Cup clash

Sports Mole looks at how South Africa could line up for their World Cup clash with South Korea on Thursday morning.

(World Cup) South Africa coach says team will exploit S. Korea's weaknesses in crucial match

GUADALUPE, Mexico, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Africa head coach Hugo Broos said T...

Brazil v Japan: Prediction, team news, lineups and odds

All the team news and predictions ahead of the World Cup round of 32 clash between Brazil and Japan.

Which teams are through to World Cup round of 32 knockout stage?

Knockout-stage slots are filling up ahead of first round of 32 game

Brazil vs Japan predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Brazil and Japan are getting ready for a tough clash today at the Houston stadium in the USA, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Why is South Korea so furious at its FIFA World Cup coach?

Hong Myung-bo is one of South Korea's most renowned football figures, having captained the team to the 2002 FIFA World Cup semifinals, but he has been under fire over the country's early exit from the 2026 edition

9 African teams reach 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage

Tunisia is the only team from the continent to exit after group stage