World Cup: Canada makes history by reaching the Round of 16

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World Cup: Canada makes history by reaching the Round of 16

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Canada secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. Captain Stephen Eustáquio scored the only goal of the match deep into stoppage time. The Canucks will face the winners of Monday’s tie between the Netherlands and Morocco, on 4 July in Houston.

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United States' Auston Trusty (6) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Turkey during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP

Cover image: United States’ Auston Trusty (6) celebrates scoring his side’s first goal against Turkey during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. © Andre Penner, AP Photo

The Round of 32 continues on Monday, with Brazil taking on Japan, Germany facing Paraguay and the Netherlands meeting Morocco.

On the France front, Didier Deschamps has rejoined his squad in Boston after returning to France to attend his mother’s funeral. Les Bleus will face Sweden on Tuesday in New Jersey.

In Formula One, George Russell claimed victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, his second win of the season following his triumph in Australia at the opening race.

In MotoGP, Japan‘s Ai Ogura took his maiden victory at the Netherlands Grand Prix, crossing the line ahead of Raul Fernandez and Jorge Martin.

In cycling, Romain Grégoire was crowned French national road champion at the age of 23.

In tennis, Ugo Humbert was beaten by Belgium’s Zizou Bergs in the Eastbourne final (3-6, 6-1, 6-4). The pair will meet again in the first round of Wimbledon, which begins on Monday with Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic all starting their campaigns.

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