MONTERREY, Mexico, June 23: South Africa coach Hugo Broos believes his team can reach the World Cup's second round for the first time, but must defeat South Korea in a crucial Group A match.
South Korea secured three points by beating the Czech Republic, while South Africa has one point after a late penalty equalized their match against the Czechs. Broos stated:
"We have to win; it’s a special game for both teams. This could be historic for South Africa."
He acknowledged the lack of experience during the first match, which impacted their performance. Broos warned that South Korea presents a disciplined challenge and cautioned that the extreme heat could affect player stamina in the match.