Bafana Bafana have returned to their FIFA World Cup base camp in Mexico to prepare for their decisive final Group A match against South Korea, according to team officials. The South African national team wasted no time shifting focus after their previous group stage fixture.
The match against South Korea is scheduled to take place on June 23, 2026, at the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico. Both teams are vying for a spot in the knockout stages, with Group A also featuring Mexico and Saudi Arabia.
South Africa's campaign has been closely watched, with the team aiming to advance past the group stage for the first time since 2002. The squad trained at their base camp on June 20, focusing on tactical preparations for the high-stakes encounter.
Coach Hugo Broos emphasized the importance of recovery and strategy in the short turnaround between matches. The team's medical staff have been monitoring player fitness closely, with no major injury concerns reported as of June 20.
