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Eben Etzebeth returns for South Africa as Springboks make fly half decision for England clash

Etzebeth was sent off for eye gouging in his last Test and has played only once since

The Independent UK · Jun 29

World Cup 2026: Clarke says ‘right time to step away’ from Scotland job, plus Brazil v Japan buildup – as it happened

Our writers had all the latest news as we looked back at Canada’s win over South Africa and previewed the upcoming last 32 matches

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Think Jesse Marsch is performative? Canada’s commander-in-chief has a message for you

Comment: A typically exuberant Marsch gathered his players in a circle on the pitch after their last-gasp World Cup win over South Africa, telling them they are ‘Canadian heroes.’ And spoiler alert: he doesn’t care if you don’t like it

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Alphonso Davies’ return brightens Canada’s landmark World Cup moment

The Bayern Munich star changed the game when he came on, opening the space for Stephen Eustáquio to shoot from for the match-winner

The Guardian - US · Jun 29

The Great Alphonso Davies Obsession Distracts From Canada’s True Strength

Canada became the first team into the round of 16 with a performance which tried to shift the spotlight off Alphonso Davies.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 28

Canada Player Ratings vs. South Africa: History Made With Stoppage-Time Winner

Canada had to play south of the U.S. border but just about got the job done.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 28

World Cup co-hosts Canada reach last 16 with stoppage-time win over South Africa

Canada's Stephen Eustaquio struck deep into stoppage time to bring home a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday, sending the World Cup co-hosts into the last 16 for the first time in their history. Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.

France 24 · Jun 28

Canada snatch last-gasp World Cup winner to break South Africa hearts in tepid knockout start

South Africa 0-1 Canada: Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner sends Canada through to the last-16, with captain Alphonso Davies’ introduction changing the game in the second-half for the co-hosts

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Canada first into last 16 as Stephen Eustáquio scores in stoppage time against South Africa

The Canada captain broke the goal drought in the 92nd minute for a 1-0 victory against South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Canada earn first knockout win on stoppage-time goal vs. South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio ​scored in the ⁠second minute ⁠of second-half stoppage to ​give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in a round of 32 match ​on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28