Canada beats South Africa, advances to World Cup round of 16 for first time

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as Canada and South Africa compete in the tournament’s first knockout ...

Nine African nations secure historic World Cup knockout spots to prove growing quality and potential

African teams have delivered big time at the 2026 World Cup, but can they take it a step further by making noise in the ...

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on late goal by Stephen Eustáquio

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South ...

Emmanuel Petit backs Africa to finally win the FIFA World Cup

Emmanuel Petit predicts that an African nation could win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the success of African teams ...

Are we close to an African nation winning the World Cup for the first time?

An African side has never reached the World Cup final, but the continent has more representatives than ever at this expanded tournament ...