Hugo Broos insists his Bafana Bafana squad are fully fired up for their Group A showdown against Korea Republic, with a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage — a milestone the side have never reached — firmly in their sights.

South Africa face Korea Republic at the Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, knowing that a win could put them in a strong position to finish second in the group. Korea, for their part, require only a draw to advance.