South Africa coach Hugo Broos fires back at critics after knockout qualification (opens original article in a new tab)

South Africa's national football team advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, with coach Hugo Broos attributing the success to team unity and overcoming past criticism.

• South Africa's Bafana Bafana secured first World Cup knockout stage qualification with 1-0 win over South Korea
• Coach Hugo Broos defended his team's performance after overcoming critics and previous World Cup group stage exits
• Broos highlighted strong player relationships and personal significance of the achievement in his career