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South Africa
Group AFIFA Ranking: #59
Team Info
Coach
Hugo Broos
FIFA Ranking
#59
Playing Style
Defensive organisation, fast counter-attack through pace on the wings
Achievements
1996 AFCON winners (as hosts), first African nation to host the FIFA World Cup in 2010
World Cup History
South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup but were eliminated in the group stage as hosts. This is their return to the biggest stage after years in the wilderness.