Ken Early: Watching the Czechs play South Korea, I couldn’t help but think it should have been us (opens original article in a new tab)

The author laments Ireland's missed chance to play in the World Cup, contrasting it with South Africa's poor performance under coach Hugo Broos, who faced criticism for his tactics and lack of accountability.

• The author reflects on Ireland's missed opportunity to play in the World Cup instead of the Czech Republic.
• South Africa's coach, Hugo Broos, faced criticism for his tactical decisions and lack of accountability during the World Cup matches.
• The article compares successful World Cup teams with their distinct styles to South Africa's ineffective approach under Broos.