Hugo Broos steps down as South Africa head coach after World Cup exit

Published Jul 10, 12:44 PM UTC

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Hugo Broos has stepped down as head coach of the South African national football team (Bafana Bafana) following their elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 0-1 to Canada. The 74-year-old Belgian coach confirmed his departure to Belgian magazine Humo, noting that the South African Football Association wants to keep him in a different role, such as an advisor. Broos took charge in 2021 and led South Africa to a third-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, their best result since 2000. Most notably, he guided the team to the World Cup Round of 16, marking the country's first-ever advancement from a group stage. Former head coach Pitso Mosimane (2010-2012) is among the candidates to succeed Broos.

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South Africa is set to enter a new chapter as Hugo Broos has stepped down as head coach of Bafana Bafana following the World Cup, a South African Football Association (SAFA) official confirmed to AFP on Friday.

According to the source, "Hugo can continue working with the national team, but in a different role." The 74-year-old coach also confirmed his departure to Belgian magazine Humo, adding that the federation wanted to keep him "in a different role, such as an advisor or something similar."

Succession Candidates

Pitso Mosimane, who previously served as head coach from 2010 to 2012, is among the candidates to succeed the Belgian.

Broos' Tenure Highlights

Broos took charge of South Africa in 2021. During his tenure:

2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Led Bafana Bafana to a third-place finish — their best result in the competition since the 2000 edition, where they also finished third.
2026 World Cup: Guided South Africa to the Round of 16, marking the country's first-ever advancement from a World Cup group stage. His players narrowly lost to Canada (0–1).

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Original headline: Après l'élimination de l'Afrique du Sud en 16es de finale de la Coupe du monde, Hugo Broos a quitté ses fonctions de sélectionneur

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