Canada Beats South Africa 1-0
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Co-hosts Canada take on South Africa today in the first round-of-32 match in the 96-year history of the World Cup. Defeat to Switzerland in their final group game saw Canada qualify as runners-up of Group B,
Record-breaking African representation at the 2026 World Cup is turning into a historic statement, with more teams reaching the knockout stage and proving the continent’s rise is only getting stronger.
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South Africa pulled off a stunning 1-0 win over South Korea Wednesday night, advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
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.
