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World Cup 2026: Canada make history by reaching Round of 16

Cover image: Canada's Stephen Eustaquio (7, centre) celebrates scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, CA, near Los Angeles, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. © Andre Penner, AP

Canada secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. Captain Stephen Eustáquio scored the only goal of the match deep into stoppage time. The Canucks will face the winners of Monday's tie between the Netherlands and Morocco on July 4 in Houston.

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