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FIFA World Cup 2026 | ‘We’ve shut all the big mouths’: South Africa coach Hugo Broos after qualifying for round of 32

Updated On: 26 June, 2026 09:22 AM IST | Monterrey | AFP

SA coach Broos delighted to prove doubters wrong after team advances to knockouts for the first time with 1-0 victory over S Korea

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South Africa players celebrate a goal against South Korea during their FIFA World Cup match in Monterrey on Wednesday. pic/AFP

South Africa players celebrate a goal against South Korea during their FIFA World Cup match in Monterrey on Wednesday. pic/AFP

South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the “big mouths” after they qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history by beating South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday.

The African team, playing in the tournament for the fourth time, finished second in Group A behind co-hosts Mexico, who beat Czechia 3-0 in their final group-stage tie.

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