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Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time strike gave Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa, sending the co-hosts to the World Cup last 16 for the first time. South Africa's historic knockout debut ended in heartbreak despite a defiant defensive display.
Canada reached the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup for the first time after Stephen Eustaquio's 92nd-minute goal beat South Africa. Earlier, Canada recorded their first ever World Cup win with a 6-0 victory over Qatar, as Jonathan David scored a hat trick. Coaches, players and political leaders celebrated the historic achievement.
Australia defeated India by six wickets at Lord's to reach the Women's T20 World Cup semifinals, with Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner both scoring half-centuries. India's defeat ended their tournament, while South Africa and England will contest the other semifinal.
Australia knocked India out of the Women's T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win at Lord's, powered by half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner. India's 170 for 4 proved insufficient as the champions chased down 171 in 19 overs, a result that also confirmed South Africa's semi-final place.
Hong Myung-bo stepped down as head coach of South Korea's men's national football team on Sunday, a day after the team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup group stage. He led the team to a third-place finish in Group A with three points, failing to advance as one of the best third-place teams. This was his second World Cup as head coach, having also failed to progress past the group stage in 2014.
With a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups, South Africa faces rising tensions, violence, and a humanitarian crisis as thousands of migrants flee. The government warns against vigilantism, while documented refugees report threats and seek safety.
The Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after beating Uzbekistan 3-1, while Iran's hopes were dashed by Algeria's dramatic 3-3 draw with Austria. African teams made history with nine of ten qualifying nations advancing to the round of 32.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 16, with 16 teams advancing from the group stage. Al Jazeera provides the full schedule and highlights Cape Verde's historic debut, while Dawn reports on the co-hosts' success, including Mexico ending a 40-year knockout win drought.
After South Korea's elimination from the FIFA World Cup, rival political parties have united in demanding a parliamentary probe into the Korea Football Association (KFA), blaming institutional failures and an unfair coaching hire for the team's early exit.
Croatia secured the runners-up spot in Group L at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Ghana, coming from behind after Derrick Luckassen's debut equalizer. England topped the group after beating Panama 2-0. Ghana, as one of the best third-placed teams, will face Colombia, while Croatia meets Portugal.
South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, but a defeat to Canada ended their run and the career of coach Hugo Broos, who had announced his retirement months earlier. The 74-year-old Belgian guided the team to a historic group-stage breakthrough before Sunday's last-32 exit.
Uruguay's exit from the 2026 World Cup without a win has led coach Marcelo Bielsa to take full responsibility, describing his own legacy as leaving 'nothing good' for Uruguayan football. The 70-year-old Argentine, who had previously called himself a 'toxic perfectionist', saw his side lose to Spain after draws with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.
TASS reports the full FIFA World Cup round of 16 lineup is confirmed, with Colombia the last team to qualify after a 1-0 win over Ghana. The tournament's expanded 48-team format meant the knockout stage began with a round of 32, and the final is set for July 19.
With an unofficial June 30 deadline looming, thousands of migrants are leaving South Africa amid fears of xenophobic violence. Several African countries are organizing voluntary repatriation, while authorities pledge heightened security ahead of planned marches.
South Korea have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing 10th among the 12 third-place teams. Despite a strong start, a loss to South Africa left them at the mercy of other results. Senegal claimed the final knockout spot on goal difference.
South Africa has deployed over 3,000 soldiers as anti-migrant protests intensify, with President Cyril Ramaphosa vowing to crush any attempts to destabilise the nation. At least three people have been killed in recent unrest, and thousands of foreigners have been repatriated. The government has admitted to a delayed response to rising tensions.
Nigeria has brought home 66 more citizens from South Africa as part of a government-approved evacuation program following xenophobic attacks and planned anti-immigrant protests. The returnees received support packages, and additional flights are scheduled for those wishing to leave.
South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo has shouldered blame for the team's 1-0 loss to South Africa, which left them third in Group A. The team now waits to see if they will advance as one of the best third-place teams, with Hong citing weather conditions as a possible factor. Earlier, goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu took responsibility for a defensive error in the loss to Mexico.
Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup's last 32 with a 2-1 comeback win over Germany, while Ivory Coast's victory over Curacao clinched second place in Group E. Curacao earned their first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against Ecuador, thanks to 15 saves by goalkeeper Eloy Room.
A coalition of about 20 South African groups, including Operation Dudula, plans nationwide demonstrations on 30 June to demand tougher action on undocumented migration. Organizers insist the marches will be peaceful, while authorities prepare security measures including military support. The context includes recent deadly unrest and the killings of three African nationals.