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A late goal secured Canada’s first ever spot in the tournament’s knockout stage, as the team overcame a disciplined South African side and a packed schedule to move forward.
A hamstring issue sidelines Canada’s skipper Alphonso Davies, prompting a reshuffle, while South Africa welcomes back Teboho Mokoena and sees Themba Zwane’s suspension lift. Both teams make several adjustments ahead of the match.
Canada's captain returns from injury as both teams announce lineup changes for their World Cup Round of 32 match against South Africa.
Ahead of the Round of 32 clash in Inglewood, Canada will field a revised lineup while South Africa reinstates Teboho Mokoena, setting the stage for a tightly contested match.
With Canada entering as a slight favorite and South Africa riding a surprise run, the June 28 clash at Inglewood promises a showcase of diverse talent, from Alphonso Davies to Ronwen Williams, and a reminder of the deep baseball ties that bind the two countries.
A decisive Group A encounter at the World Cup sees South Korea favored to win, but South Africa’s slim point tally and missing key players add urgency to the match.
With knockout berths on the line, South Africa seeks to overturn a mixed tournament start against Korea Republic, while Canada looks to seal top spot in Group B after a dominant 6‑0 win.
From Canada’s 6‑0 thrashing of Qatar to expert forecasts for the USMNT’s showdown with Australia, the latest round of predictions highlights both surprise results and confident picks across the tournament.
Both teams struggled to find rhythm in a match that offered few clear chances and limited entertainment value.
The South African team will leave for the tournament on Monday after a last‑minute visa snag, with the sports minister urging a full investigation into the administrative error.
Visa complications force the South African team to delay its departure from Johannesburg, with the minister demanding accountability while the squad prepares for its first World Cup appearance since 2010.
After a two‑day postponement caused by missing U.S. visas, South Africa's World Cup squad will leave on Monday. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie condemned the delay, while the South African Football Association secured player visas and is working to resolve staff issues before the tournament begins.
Delays in U.S. visa processing forced the South African national football team to postpone its departure, prompting criticism from the sports minister and assistance from government agencies.
Visa complications force a two‑day shift in the squad's travel plans, but all players are now cleared to fly while a few staff members finalize paperwork.
A last‑minute visa snag forces the South African squad to delay its departure, but the team is set to face Mexico, the Czech Republic and South Korea in the group stage, marking its first World Cup since 2010.
After a week of visa complications, the South African national team will depart for the tournament on Monday, with Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie calling for a full report on the administrative error that caused the delay.
A bureaucratic error delayed the squad’s departure, but the South African Football Association has now secured clearance for all players, setting the stage for a competitive debut against Mexico, the Czech Republic and South Korea.
Mamelodi Sundowns secured their second CAF Champions League title on aggregate, edging FAR Rabat 2‑1 after a 1‑1 draw in the second leg, with Ronwen Williams’ saves and a late penalty leveling the tie.