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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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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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Why South Africa's Ronwen Williams is just the man for the job in a penalty shoot-out

If the first knockout clash at the World Cup on Sunday is ⁠forced to post-match penalties, then South Africa's Ronwen Williams is just the man for the job.
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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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South Africa shoot up FIFA rankings on back of World Cup round of 32 qualification

Bafana Bafana have climbed six places in the FIFA World Rankings to their highest position in 11 years following their 1-0 win over South Korea at the World Cup.
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Power Dynamos confirm departure of Kenya striker Moses Shumah to AmaZulu FC

Kenya national team striker Moses Shumah has left Zambia Premier League champions Power Dynamos to sign for South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) outfit AmaZulu FC.
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South Africans pour onto streets in pyjamas to celebrate World Cup feat

Jubilant South Africans took to the streets in their pyjamas to sing and dance ⁠in celebration at their side's World Cup round-of-32 berth early on Thursday, helping banish the heartache of 2010 that has weighed on ‌the side for 16 years.
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Fuelled by anger, South Africa take surprise place in World Cup round of 32

Dismissed by the pundits as no-hopers, South Africa turned their anger into rocket ⁠fuel and blasted into the World Cup's knockout stages for the first time with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Wednesday night.
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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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South Korea's Hong ⁠Myung-bo says Son was held back to exploit tiring South Africa

South Korea coach Hong ⁠Myung-bo said he had deliberately left captain Son Heung-min on ‌the bench in the hope the forward ‌could exploit tiring South ‌African legs after the break, but ‌conceded his side never found their ‌rhythm in a 1-0 defeat that left their World Cup fate ‌hanging in the balance on ⁠Wednesday.
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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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How South Africa created history and advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds

South Africa’s positivity and ability to find a moment of quality when they needed it most has seen them claim a first-ever place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup following a deserved 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey.
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South Africa advance beyond group stage for first time with shock win

South Africa upset the odds to book their place in the knockout phase of a FIFA World Cup (WC) for the first time in their history, as a 1-0 victory over South Korea at Estadio Monterrey earned them a second place finish in Group A.
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The new Jabulani? The 2026 World Cup ball seems to be problematic for goalkeepers

In 2010, a fun World Cup in South Africa was seemingly overshadowed, not just by the infinite noise of vuvuzelas, but by the tournament's match ball.
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World Cup LIVE: Mexico and South Africa qualify for Round of 32

The final round of fixtures in the 2026 World Cup group stages begins tonight, with Group B and Group C reaching their conclusions - so make sure you follow all the drama with us every step of the way.
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