South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, expressed respect for the South Korean team prior to their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying match. Broos highlighted Korea’s exceptional stamina and consistent high energy levels throughout games. He noted the team appears to maintain a remarkably high work rate for the full 90 minutes. The coach’s comments were made in a video released by the South African Football Association on social media. This match is part of the third round of Group One qualifiers for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Broos’ acknowledgement suggests Korea will present a significant physical challenge for his team.