Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained his decision to exclude Thapelo Morena from the final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morena had been called up earlier in the selection process but was ultimately left out as part of the final squad trimming.
Broos described the decision as difficult, acknowledging Morena's contributions and previous inclusion in the training group. The coach emphasized the challenges of narrowing down the squad to meet the tournament's player limit, with tough choices required across several positions.