
With a Round of 16 spot on the line, both sides gave everything in a fiercely contested battle for qualification. But ultimately, it proved to be a heart-breaking day for South Africa, as their journey came to a disappointing end after an added time goal for Canada saw the co-hosts progress to the next round.
South Africa saw their 2026 FIFA World Cup run come to a disappointing end after a narrow 1-0 loss to Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday.
It was a cagey start, with both sides probing in the final third but struggling to create clear-cut chances.
However, on the stroke of half-time, the Mzansi outfit survived a major scare.
Aubrey Modiba produced a crucial goal-line…
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