The Canada and South Africa national soccer teams played for a spot in the World Cup round of 16. See who's advancing and who is going home.

The latest news from the tournament after shocking scenes in Mexico and disappointment against Brazil for Scotland

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos, second from left, celebrates with staff after the World Cup match between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe, Mexico, June 24, 2026

England star Henry Pollock is being backed by Steve Borthwick to come out smiling if targeted by South Africa’s giant forwards in Saturday’s Ellis Park collision. Pollock is the England player Springbok fans love to hate and is happy to play the pantomime villain after departing for the July tour with an Instagram post saying “See you soon” followed by a South African flag and a drop of blood emoji.

Ime Okon covered 39.6 kilometres in total during his four appearances at the 2026 World Cup, the most by any South African national team player at the tournament.

A new claim has emerged over why Son Heung-min and Lee Jae-sung were left out of South Korea's starting lineup in the Group A third match against South Afr