Hugo Broos has identified the issue affecting Bafana Bafana ahead of their 2026 World Cup tie against the Czech Republic, highlighting what they must improve on.

South Korea and Czech Republic are underway in their Group A clash on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup. Estadio Akron plays host as LAFC’s Son Heung-min captains Korea and the Czechs return to the tournament for the first time since 2006.

The World Cup opened with jubilation in Mexico City as a packed stadium roared the hosts to victory.

Miroslav Koubek, the Czech Republic coach who suffered a come-from-behind defeat against South Korea, acknowledged the loss, stating, “The better team won.” The Czech Republic lost 1-2 to South Korea in the first Group A match of the 2026 North America World Cup group stage,

The Czech Republic will block the European Union’s attempts to sanction Israel’s national security minister over his treatment of activists who were trying to get aid into Gaza, the country’s top diplomat said.