Watch World Cup Day 18: Canada beats South Africa, through to last 16
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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29.06.2026
Late goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.
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29.06.2026
Praise pours in for ‘true Canadian heroes’ after last-minute World Cup win
From the prime minister to sport celebrities and fans on social media, Canadians have revelled in their team's win.
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29.06.2026
Who is Stephen Eustaquio, who scored for Canada against South Africa?
Eustaquio flip-flopped between his home country and that of his parents throughout his youth and senior career.
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29.06.2026
Video shows deadly shooting in Montreal, Canada
A police officer, a civilian and the suspected gunman were killed after a shooting in Montreal.
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23.06.2026
Canadian police officer, suspect among three dead in Montreal shooting
Few details are available after law enforcement said the suspected attacker was 'neutralised'.
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22.06.2026
Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi granted Canadian visa hours after denial
The forward will now be able to join his team in Toronto when they take on Germany on Saturday.
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19.06.2026
World Cup: Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied Canada entry for Germany match
Wahi was unauthorised for travel after he was reportedly arrested last month in a French spot-fixing investigation.
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18.06.2026
Ghana challenges Partey's visa denial in court
Ghana's government files for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case due to be heard by a Canadian court.
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16.06.2026
'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
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14.06.2026
‘A global rupture’: Carney calls for Canada-EU unity before G7 summit
Canada's prime minister has warned that the 'rules-based' global order is 'breaking down' amid superpower dominance.
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13.06.2026
Canada World Cup opener splits Bosnian fans among two ‘home nations’
Thousands of Bosnia fans turned Toronto blue as they marched to the chants of 'Free Palestine' in Toronto.
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13.06.2026
Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?
Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.
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13.06.2026
Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada, will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener
Partey's visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.
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13.06.2026
'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree
Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada? Wayne Rooney and ex-referee Darren Cann had differing views.
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13.06.2026
Bosnia, Canada share points in hard-fought draw at World Cup
Cyle Larin's equaliser gives Canada first World Cup points after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia in the lead in the first half.
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13.06.2026
'Toronto erupts' - Larin equalises for Canada
Substitute Cyle Larin equalises for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium at the 2026 World Cup.
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13.06.2026
Michael Buble headlines Canada's opening ceremony
Canada's World Cup gets under way as Michael Buble headlines their opening ceremony at the Toronto Stadium.
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13.06.2026
Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance
After more than a centaury of sharing the main entrance, Canadians were barred from using the library's US-side door by the Trump administration in 2025.
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bbc.com
11.06.2026
Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16
The bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards.
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aljazeera.com
11.06.2026