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Canada defender De Fougerolles growing up fast at first World Cup

Luc de Fougerolles has been one of Canada’s standout performers at the ⁠World Cup, but admits every game is an opportunity for him to grow as he prepares to face Morocco in ‌a round-of-16 clash in Houston on Saturday.

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Who is Stephen Eustaquio? The hero behind Canada’s historic knockout win

Two. That’s how many shots Stephen Eustaquio needed to make history and secure Canada’s spot in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. With a standout performance, the 29-year-old midfielder, now shining in MLS, was the star of the victory over South Africa.

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Eustaquio’s late parents were 'looking down' on Canada winner, insists Marsch

Stephen Eustaquio delivered a moment his late parents would have been proud ⁠of, according to Canada coach Jesse Marsch, after the midfielder's stoppage-time winner sent them into the World Cup last 16 with a 1-0 ‌victory over South Africa on Sunday.

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South Africa's Broos to mull over future after World Cup exit to Canada

South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his side's 1-0 loss to Canada ⁠would be his final act at a World Cup, potentially bringing down the curtain on a career spanning more than five decades as ‌both a player and manager.

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Canada strike at the death to break South Africa hearts and book spot in last 16

A stoppage-time strike from Stephen Eustáquio fired co-hosts Canada into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup after a hard-earned 1-0 triumph over South Africa.

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CAF President Motsepe congratulates African teams for reaching World Cup Round of 32

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has issued a statement to congratulate the nine Africans who made it past the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is co-hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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Why South Africa's Ronwen Williams could be the difference against Canada

Voted best goalkeeper at the last AFCON and nominated for the Ballon d'Or best goalkeeper award, Ronwen Williams is the linchpin of the South African system at this World Cup. As South Africa prepares for a historic round of 16 clash against Canada, the Canadian forwards will need to be clinical or risk facing the world’s leading penalty shootout specialist.

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The other David: Promise seeking to be Canada's secret weapon in knockouts

By scoring with his very first touch against Switzerland, Promise David proved he is much more than just a luxury substitute. As Canada prepare to take on South Africa in the round of 32, the powerful Union Saint-Gilloise striker is staking his claim for a starting spot alongside Jonathan David to help shape the co-hosts’ destiny.

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How South Africa have fared in knockout ties at major competitions down the years

South Africa’s experience in knockout ties at major tournaments has been mostly confined to the Africa Cup of Nations, but they did have a single quarter-final in the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup and two games at the 2009 Confederations Cup ahead of their World Cup round of 32 showdown against Canada in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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World Cup LIVE: Last-gasp goal sees Canada overcome South Africa to reach last 16

The group stage at the 2026 World Cup is now over, and that means it's time for the real drama to begin with the Round of 32 starting this evening as Canada take on South Africa in Los Angeles.

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Hugo Broos and South Africa aiming for more World Cup glory against Canada

South Africa's World Cup campaign is already a success after ⁠they reached the knockout stage for the first time, but coach Hugo Broos said on Saturday his side are ‌hungry for more when they face Canada in the last 32.

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Canada captain Alphonso Davies fit to face South Africa, says coach Jesse Marsch

Canada's captain Alphonso Davies is fit for Sunday's ‌last-32 clash with South Africa, ‌coach Jesse Marsch said.

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Canada and South Africa enter uncharted territory in first World Cup last-32 game

Co-hosts Canada and South Africa clash on Sunday in the first of the last-32 ties ⁠at the World Cup, both entering unfamiliar territory without any prior experience of the tournament’s knockout stages.

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Five questions for South Africa coach Hugo Broos ahead of Canada World Cup showdown

South Africa have arrived in Los Angeles for their World Cup round of 32 clash against Canada on Sunday, looking to extend their stay at the global finals for one more week at least.

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Canada's Long stuns Rock on opening night of US Darts Masters, Humphries advances

Jim Long produced the biggest upset of the opening night of the US Darts Masters by beating Josh Rock 6-4, while defending champion Luke Humphries made an assured start to his title defence in New York.

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South Africa's only previous meeting with Canada ended in a win and a notable red card

South Africa will face Canada in Los Angeles in their round of 32 clash at the World Cup on Sunday, a debut fixture for the side in the knockout stages of the global finals after the pain of 1998, 2002 and especially 2010.

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World Cup highlights: Brazil impress as South Africa secure historic qualification

Wednesday saw the conclusion of the first three groups in the World Cup. Brazil shone against Scotland and secured the top spot, while South Africa advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, and Morocco are also through; South Korea, Bosnia, and Scotland must wait.

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Switzerland top Group B of World Cup with narrow win over hosts Canada

Switzerland topped Group B at the FIFA World Cup (WC) and progressed from a fourth WC Group Stage in succession for the first time, following a 2-1 win in Vancouver over Canada, who still advanced to a maiden knockout stage in their history.

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Qatar's Assim Madibo handed five-match ban for horror tackle on Canada's Kone

Qatar midfielder Assim ⁠Madibo has been given a five-match ban ‌after receiving a red card ‌for a tackle ‌which seriously injured Canada ‌midfielder Ismael Kone, FIFA ‌said on Wednesday.

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Qatar vs Bosnia & Herzegovina marks halfway point of controversial World Cup

Qatar against Bosnia & Herzegovina marks the halfway point of the World Cup - the 52nd game of the mammoth 104 to be played across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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Akanji insists Switzerland will make life tough for Canada in Group B showdown

Canada head into their World Cup Group B finale riding ⁠high on confidence after demolishing nine-man Qatar 6-0, but Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji warned his side won't roll over at ‌BC Place on Wednesday.

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Jesse Marsch aiming for Canada win over Switzerland to maintain home advantage

Canada coach Jesse Marsch is aiming to beat Switzerland in their final World Cup ⁠Group B game on Wednesday so that his side can remain in Vancouver for the round of 32.

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EXCLUSIVE: Radzinski on Canada's World Cup, Jonathan David and Wayne Rooney

Former Canada captain Tomasz Radzinski made his name as a quick, clinical striker at Anderlecht, Everton and Fulham. With his country lighting up a home World Cup, the Polish-born forward sat down with Flashscore to talk about Canada's surge, the rise of Jonathan David, and the Premier League years that defined his career.

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Canada left nervous as injuries still in play ahead of key game against Switzerland

The Canadian national soccer team continues to go through the full range of ⁠emotions in the 2026 World Cup.