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Joyful Canada fans celebrate historic win over South Africa
Joyful Canada fans celebrated their historic win over South Africa in Los Angeles as the co-hosts go into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in history. #canada #southafrica #worldcup #football #soccer
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Canada's National Observer
· Jun 29, 2026
Fans erupt after Canada defeats South Africa in World Cup knockout game
Fans across the country joyfully roared for Canada after it beat South Africa 1-0 in a nail-biting FIFA World Cup knockout stage match in Los Angeles on Sunday.
UrduPoint
· Jun 28, 2026
FIFA World Cup: Canada 1-0 South Africa
FIFA World Cup: Canada 1-0 South Africa
Guineematin.com
· Jun 28, 2026
Coupe du Monde 2026 : au bout du suspense, le Canada terrasse l’Afrique du Sud et s’offre son premier huitième de finale
Le football canadien vient d’écrire la plus belle page de son histoire en s’offrant un billet pour les huitièmes de finale de la Coupe du Monde 2026. Dans un match à couper le souffle, indécis jusqu’au bout, les Canucks ont arraché la victoire face aux valeureux Bafana Bafana d’Afrique du Sud (1-0) grâce à un [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : au bout du suspense, le Canada terrasse l’Afrique du Sud et s’offre son premier huitième de finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 30, 2026
Canada reaches round of 16 at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Team Canada is in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In round of 32 action on Sunday afternoon from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Canada defeated South Africa by a score of 1-0. The lone Canadian goal scorer was Stephen Eustaquio of Leamington, Ontario. The 29-year-old midfielder who plays for the [] The post Canada reaches round of 16 at 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
Now Magazine
· Jun 28, 2026
Canada vs South Africa: World Cup Round of 32 predictions coming in hot as soccer analysts, pundits, and social media users weigh in
What to know Toronto, get ready to keep cheering for Canada in the FIFA World Cup’s knockout stage! After two weeks of nail-biting competition, 32... The post Canada vs South Africa: World Cup Round of 32 predictions coming in hot as soccer analysts, pundits, and social media users weigh in appeared first on NOW Toronto.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
World Cup guide: Historic playoff match between Canada and South Africa
World Cup guide: Historic playoff match between Canada and South Africa
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Related coverage for "Joyful Canada fans celebrate historic win over South Africa": Canada's National Observer — Fans erupt after Canada defeats South Africa in World Cup knockout game. UrduPoint — FIFA World Cup: Canada 1-0 South Africa. Guineematin.com — Coupe du Monde 2026 : au bout du suspense, le Canada terrasse l’Afrique du Sud et s’offre son premier huitième de finale. Canadian Sport Scene — Canada reaches round of 16 at 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now Magazine — Canada vs South Africa: World Cup Round of 32 predictions coming in hot as soccer analysts, pundits, and social media users weigh in. Sweden Herald — World Cup guide: Historic playoff match between Canada and South Africa