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FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: Check full round of 32 fixtures, knockout schedule and tournament format; Full schedule

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins Sunday with South Africa facing Canada. The Round of 32 bracket is set, featuring intense single-elimination matches where only winners advance. Giants like Germany, Brazil, France, England, Portugal, Spain, and Argentina are all in contention. A highly…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

World Cup schedule today: How to watch South Africa v Canada, TV channels & live stream Sunday 28 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Sunday 28 June, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

The Guardian - US · Jun 28

Australia win by six wickets to end India’s semi-final hopes: Women’s T20 World Cup – as it happened

Australia advance to the semi-finals unbeaten, and ensure South Africa will join them after defeating India at Lord’s

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28

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World Cup 2026 : 215 goals in record breaking group stage

Austria and Algeria went down to the wire in a match full of drama. Austria's last-minute goal means both teams are through to the next round. Celebrations are also due for the Democratic Republic of Congo who have qualified for the first time in their history, thanks to their 3-1…

France 24 · Jun 28

'A wake up call': Municipal misery hangs over upcoming South African elections

Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills: grim conditions like these led voters near Johannesburg to abandon their long-time loyalty to the African National Congress and hand the rival Democratic Alliance its first black township ward in South Africa, highlighting frustration over municipal-level failures ahead of November's local elections.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 28

Blaming migrants ignores the real causes of South Africa’s economic crisis

South Africa is in the midst of its most significant anti-immigrant mobilisation in years.

The Conversation · Jun 28

Is South Africa v Canadaon TV? Channel, time and how to watch World Cup clash

The first knockout match of the tournament sees one of the co-hosts in action, but not on home soil

The Independent UK · Jun 28

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FIFA World Cup 2026 current standings: Argentina, France, Mexico and Brazil top groups as Round of 32 begins from tomorrow; Check full knockout fixtures

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has concluded, with 12 teams, including powerhouses like Brazil, Germany, and Argentina, securing top spots. Mexico and France achieved perfect nine-point records. Several traditional giants and emerging nations have advanced to the expanded 32-team knockout round, promising an exciting conclusion to the tournament.

The Economic Times · Jun 28

South Africa vs. Canada—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Canada are the first of the three hosts to compete in the round of 32.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 28

Hugo Broos rises above South Africa’s problems to break new World Cup ground

The blunder that threatened qualification and the poor start against Mexico are in the past as the date with Canada looms

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

South Africa vs Canada lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Bafana Bafana take on tournament co-hosts in their first-ever World Cup knockout fixture

Evening Standard · Jun 27

World Cup games today: UK kick-off times and TV channel as last-16 stage begins

France take on Paraguay after Canada welcome Morocco to Houston

Evening Standard · Jun 27

Why Playing in U.S. or Even ‘Mars’ Could Fuel Canada’s World Cup Hopes

Canada plays a first men’s World Cup knockout game against South Africa on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27

World Cup 2026 R32 South Africa vs. Canada Predictions and Picks

South Africa vs. Canada at SoFi Stadium on June 28: Canada are -139 favorites but Bafana Bafana's defensive grit makes this Round of 32 clash fascinating. Our pick inside.

Sports Lens · Jun 27

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FourFourTwo · Jun 27

‘Fabio Capello stopped us from going swimming with sharks. I was fuming!’ Joe Cole on the England squad’s boredom at the 2010 World Cup

The England squad missed out on a bucket list experience in South Africa

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Desperate India take on Australia in do-or-die Women's T20 World Cup clash

India’s Women's T20 World Cup encounter against powerhouse Australia looms on Sunday, with a semifinal opportunity on the line. Confronted by their own struggles in the field and shaky middle-order play, captain Harmanpreet Kaur must rally her team. For India, a win is a must to keep their semifinal hopes…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

It’s north v south in rugby’s big global gamble as Nations Championship begins

For better or worse, the inaugural edition of the inter-hemisphere tournament launches with even more long-haul flights in a drive to attract greater interest

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

World Cup knockout stage begins, F1 in Austria and Women’s T20 World Cup drama – follow with us

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The Economic Times · Jun 26

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

South Africa faces escalating anti-immigrant sentiment, with protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave. Despite claims of being overrun and contributing to crime and job losses, data suggests otherwise. Migrants constitute a small percentage of the population, and evidence indicates they are law-abiding and contribute to the economy. Underlying issues of poor…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

FIFA World Cup knockout round takes shape as US is set to play Bosnia-Herzegovina

The FIFA World Cup knockout stage is shaping up, with co-hosts USA facing Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada meeting South Africa. Other key clashes include Morocco vs. Netherlands and Japan vs. Brazil. Many teams have advanced but await their opponents, with the full Round of 32 to be confirmed after final group…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

ICC Women's T20 WC: Shafali, Charani shine as India beat Bangladesh to keep semis hopes alive

With this win, India is in second place in Group A with three wins and a loss, giving them six points, below Australia, who have won all four matches. India still has one game to play against Australia and is not officially in the semifinals yet, South Africa, who have…

The Conversation · Jun 25

Abdullah Ibrahim in the 1960s: how the famous pianist began to shape an African jazz sound

The 1960s is a significant era in Abdullah Ibrahim’s story. It’s a time when the South African master’s international career as a jazz pianist was gradually established and he laid the foundations for the signature sound that is recognised today as people reflect on his passing.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

History in unique ways: South Africa, Switzerland, Canada make it to round of 32 in FIFA WC 2026

South Africa, also known as Bafana Bafana in the football world, created history by advancing to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage for the first time after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in their final group-stage match.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 25

South African anti-migrant groups defend planned ‘Liberation March’

A coalition of South African organisations campaigning against undocumented migrants has defended its plans for nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, insisting the marches will be peaceful despite rising tensions and recent deadly unrest.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

World Cup 2026: car hits crowd in Mexico, Scotland face waiting game and more – as it happened

The latest news from the tournament after shocking scenes in Mexico and disappointment against Brazil for Scotland

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