Canada Beats South Africa in FIFA World Cup Round of 32
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After missing group play, Canada captain Alphonso Davies makes his first appearance in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
Since Gilgeous-Alexander ascended into an eventual two-time MVP winner, Canada has enjoyed its best era of international hoops. They finished bronze in the 2023 FIBA World Cup and advanced to the 2024 Olympic quarterfinals before being knocked out by France. Expect them to likely take part in the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Our writers dissect the major talking points as Canada's men score in stoppage time to reach the last 16 for the first time
With a win over the Netherlands, Morocco has advanced to the round of 16 and will face Canada in Houston. Shop World Cup tickets now:
For 10 consecutive days, starting with Canada’s triumphant Sunday, global soccer fans will be treated to a steady diet of win-or-go-home games.
The World Cup has brought massive crowds to Houston, but Reliant Stadium has packed in even more people in the past to watch Mexico's national team or stars like Lionel Messi.
Who will Canada play in the round of 16 after it defeated South Africa in the round of 32? Here are the potential opponents for the Canadians.
