South Africa coach Hugo Bruce undecided on retirement after World Cup loss

South Africa were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 32 after a 1‑0 defeat to Canada. Coach Hugo Bruce, 74, said he remained proud of the team’s effort but acknowledged they were outpaced by a stronger opponent. He said a decision on his future – whether to retire or step away from the role – will be made “in the coming days”.

Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams echoed the sentiment, stating the squad left the tournament “with heads held high”. He highlighted the young players’ growth from competing against top nations and expressed confidence that the experience will boost future performances.