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The other David: Promise seeking to be Canada's secret weapon in knockouts

By scoring with his very first touch against Switzerland, Promise David proved he is much more than just a luxury substitute. As Canada prepare to take on South Africa in the round of 32, the powerful Union Saint-Gilloise striker is staking his claim for a starting spot alongside Jonathan David to help shape the co-hosts’ destiny.

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How South Africa have fared in knockout ties at major competitions down the years

South Africa’s experience in knockout ties at major tournaments has been mostly confined to the Africa Cup of Nations, but they did have a single quarter-final in the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup and two games at the 2009 Confederations Cup ahead of their World Cup round of 32 showdown against Canada in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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World Cup LIVE: Last-gasp goal sees Canada overcome South Africa to reach last 16

The group stage at the 2026 World Cup is now over, and that means it's time for the real drama to begin with the Round of 32 starting this evening as Canada take on South Africa in Los Angeles.

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Hugo Broos and South Africa aiming for more World Cup glory against Canada

South Africa's World Cup campaign is already a success after ⁠they reached the knockout stage for the first time, but coach Hugo Broos said on Saturday his side are ‌hungry for more when they face Canada in the last 32.

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Canada captain Alphonso Davies fit to face South Africa, says coach Jesse Marsch

Canada's captain Alphonso Davies is fit for Sunday's ‌last-32 clash with South Africa, ‌coach Jesse Marsch said.

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Canada and South Africa enter uncharted territory in first World Cup last-32 game

Co-hosts Canada and South Africa clash on Sunday in the first of the last-32 ties ⁠at the World Cup, both entering unfamiliar territory without any prior experience of the tournament’s knockout stages.

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Five questions for South Africa coach Hugo Broos ahead of Canada World Cup showdown

South Africa have arrived in Los Angeles for their World Cup round of 32 clash against Canada on Sunday, looking to extend their stay at the global finals for one more week at least.

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Canada's Long stuns Rock on opening night of US Darts Masters, Humphries advances

Jim Long produced the biggest upset of the opening night of the US Darts Masters by beating Josh Rock 6-4, while defending champion Luke Humphries made an assured start to his title defence in New York.

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South Africa's only previous meeting with Canada ended in a win and a notable red card

South Africa will face Canada in Los Angeles in their round of 32 clash at the World Cup on Sunday, a debut fixture for the side in the knockout stages of the global finals after the pain of 1998, 2002 and especially 2010.

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World Cup highlights: Brazil impress as South Africa secure historic qualification

Wednesday saw the conclusion of the first three groups in the World Cup. Brazil shone against Scotland and secured the top spot, while South Africa advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, and Morocco are also through; South Korea, Bosnia, and Scotland must wait.

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Switzerland top Group B of World Cup with narrow win over hosts Canada

Switzerland topped Group B at the FIFA World Cup (WC) and progressed from a fourth WC Group Stage in succession for the first time, following a 2-1 win in Vancouver over Canada, who still advanced to a maiden knockout stage in their history.

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Qatar's Assim Madibo handed five-match ban for horror tackle on Canada's Kone

Qatar midfielder Assim ⁠Madibo has been given a five-match ban ‌after receiving a red card ‌for a tackle ‌which seriously injured Canada ‌midfielder Ismael Kone, FIFA ‌said on Wednesday.

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Qatar vs Bosnia & Herzegovina marks halfway point of controversial World Cup

Qatar against Bosnia & Herzegovina marks the halfway point of the World Cup - the 52nd game of the mammoth 104 to be played across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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Akanji insists Switzerland will make life tough for Canada in Group B showdown

Canada head into their World Cup Group B finale riding ⁠high on confidence after demolishing nine-man Qatar 6-0, but Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji warned his side won't roll over at ‌BC Place on Wednesday.

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Jesse Marsch aiming for Canada win over Switzerland to maintain home advantage

Canada coach Jesse Marsch is aiming to beat Switzerland in their final World Cup ⁠Group B game on Wednesday so that his side can remain in Vancouver for the round of 32.

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EXCLUSIVE: Radzinski on Canada's World Cup, Jonathan David and Wayne Rooney

Former Canada captain Tomasz Radzinski made his name as a quick, clinical striker at Anderlecht, Everton and Fulham. With his country lighting up a home World Cup, the Polish-born forward sat down with Flashscore to talk about Canada's surge, the rise of Jonathan David, and the Premier League years that defined his career.

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Canada left nervous as injuries still in play ahead of key game against Switzerland

The Canadian national soccer team continues to go through the full range of ⁠emotions in the 2026 World Cup.

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COLUMN: Ricardo Costa on the impressive tactics of the underdogs at the World Cup

The first round of the 2026 World Cup has already ended, and the second round is well underway. Ricardo Costa, former Portuguese international and now coach, shares his insights with Flashscore, highlighting the standout moments from the matches taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Canada midfielder Ismael Kone thankful as he begins recovery from broken leg

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone expressed ⁠his gratitude to God, his teammates and their fans after suffering ‌a broken leg in his side's 6-0 thrashing ‌of Qatar in World Cup ‌Group B on Thursday.

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The key stats behind Qatar's World Cup mauling at the hands of rampant co-hosts Canada

Both Canada and Qatar were looking for their first win of World Cup 2026 as they stepped out onto the BC Place Vancouver pitch on Thursday.

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World Cup highlights: Mexico first team to qualify for knockouts as Canada rout Qatar

Day Eight at the World Cup saw eight teams start their second matchday, and it was successful day for two of the hosts with Canada and Mexico experiencing wins.

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Lopetegui insists Madibo horror challenge an 'accident' as Qatar see red against Canada

Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui believes there was no malice in the challenge that saw Ismael Kone's leg broken by Assim Madibo as his side were thrashed 6-0 by Canada in Vancouver on Thursday.

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Marsch 'crushed' by Kone leg break as Canada make history against Qatar

Canada manager Jesse Marsch said his side were crushed after confirming Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg in their historic 6-0 victory, but vowed that his team would remain focused after moving top of Group B.

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Kone injury overshadows Canada’s historic afternoon in 'Battle of Vancouver'

Canada’s captain, Stephen Estaquio, was the first to raise the alarm. On what should have been a special day for him and his side as they waltzed to a 6-0 victory over Qatar, the image of seeing teammate Ismael Kone writhing on the ground in agony, will be what this encounter will be remembered for.