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Canada defeated South Africa in their knockout-round debut, thanks to Stephen Eustáquio's late goal. The expanded format allowed both teams to advance.
Here are more storylines to watch as the first World Cup round of 32 unfolds, with 15 games in five days:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/06/29/star-scorers-titanic-matchups-pressure-world-cup-crunch-time/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
2026-06-30T00:00:11.829Z