What Bafana coach Hugo Broos had to say about ‘white genocide’ [video]
· The South African
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shut down a question over his views on “white genocide”, a term fuelled by US President Donald Trump.
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The Belgian soccer boss was quizzed during a press conference ahead of South Africa’s FIFA World Cup draw against Czechia.
Bafana will play South Korea in its final group stage match on Thursday, 25 June.
HUGO BROOS SHUTS DOWN ‘WHITE GENOCIDE’ QUESTION
During the press conference, in which he addressed the media alongside captain Ronwen Williams, Hugo Broos defended his decisions and influence on how Bafana Bafana has played in the FIFA World Cup.
During a question and answer session, one reporter strayed off topic, asking the football coach about his personal views of South Africa being accused of promoting a “white genocide”.
The claim was made by US President Donald Trump, and has since been labelled as misinformation by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. This comes amid diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the World Cup host country.
In a clip posted on social media, the reporter claimed that, like the Springboks, Bafana had played an important role in nation-building over the past few weeks.
“Is the country as divided as the US president thinks it is?” the reporter asked Broos.
To which he responded: “I [not Ronwen] will answer that question…we will not answer that question”.
They even asked Hugo Broos about white genocide 😭😭😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/eZXPxflHGG
— B.E.N.Z.O (@Benzo_Ndlovu) June 18, 2026
Like Hugo Broos, player Bradley Cross was also halted from sharing his views about President Trump and “white genocide” during a press conference.
“Let’s keep it football and not get into politics”, a SAFA official interjected before Cross could answer.
CAN BAFANA MAKE IT TO THE NEXT ROUND?
With South Africa drawing against Czechia, many football fans want to know if Bafana Bafana stand a chance at making it out of the FIFA World Cup group stages.
The draw leaves South Africa on 1 point from two matches, with a goal difference of -2.
Bafana’s best chance of progressing would be to beat South Korea. That would leave South Africa on 4 points and possibly in second or third place. This would be enough progress to the next round, either automatically or as one of the best third-placed teams.
A draw against South Korea will leave South Africa short of the points needed to progress, while a loss would ultimately end their World Cup dream.
To help SA’s plight, Mexico would also need to win or draw against Czechia, leaving the latter at the bottom of the log.