South Africa coach Hugo Broos said the national team will perform better during their World Cup match against Czechia on Thursday [1].

Bafana Bafana faces significant pressure to secure a victory to remain in contention for the next round of the tournament. A loss in this second game would severely jeopardize their chances of advancing from the group stage.

The match takes place at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, U.S. [2]. Broos said the team is focused on improving their play following a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match [3].

Broos said a strong collective effort is necessary to reverse the team's early momentum. The coach said the squad is preparing for the specific challenges posed by the Czechia side, a critical encounter for the team's survival in the tournament.

"They will do their best in 90 minutes," Broos said [4].

The South African side is looking to find a more effective offensive rhythm after struggling to score in their first outing. Broos said he expects the team to be more competitive and disciplined throughout the full duration of the game.

The result in Atlanta will determine whether South Africa can regain confidence or if they will struggle to keep pace with the other teams in their group. Broos said he intends to ensure the players maximize their effort during the 90-minute window [4].

“They will do their best in 90 minutes.”

South Africa's inability to score in the opening match puts them in a precarious position where a draw may not be sufficient for progression. By focusing on a 90-minute maximum effort, Broos is signaling a tactical shift toward higher intensity to overcome the deficit created by the loss to Mexico.