FIFA World Cup 2026

Co-hosts Canada lock horns with South Africa in first knock-out match

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4 weeks ago

June 28, 2026

Kenny Malone

Sunday June 28, 2026

Sofi stadium, Los Angeles California 10pm [EAT]

Co-hosts Canada and South Africa face off at the Sofi stadium on Sunday in a grudge match as either target to become first nation to reach the round of 16.

Canada finished second in group B, behind Switzerland following win over Qatar, a draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina and defeat to eventual group leaders.

On the other hand, South Africa began the campaign with a 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico before holding Czech Republic to a 1-1 draw and then against all odds, beating South Korea 1-0 to finish second in group A.

It is the first time both nations have reached the knock out stages of the global showpiece and now will be bidding to go even further.

Bafana Bafana have only faced Canada on one previous occasion, recording a 2-0 win in a friendly back in November 2007, so this will be the first competitive game between the two sides.

Canada have no Ismael Kone, ruled out of the tournament after he broke his leg in the 6-0 win over Qatar and could be joined by Stephen Eustaquio (muscle) and Alfie Jones (fitness), with the pair facing late examinations.

Alphonse Davies has been declared fit and could play his first match in the competition.

Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana welcome Teboho Mokoena from suspension but Themba Zwane remains out as he serves the third and final match of his suspension.

The winner of this clash will face either Netherlands or Morocco in the round of 16, ahead of a potential quarter-final against favourites France or Germany.

How to watch

All matches will be live on DStv on four dedicated FIFA World Cup Channels in multiple languages. The Channels are FIFA World Cup Central (Channel 222), FIFA World Cup Extra (Channel 223), FIFA World Cup Pass (Channel 225), and FIFA World Cup Swahili (Channel 224).

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FIFA World Cup 2026

Records shattered as 2026 World Cup concludes

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5 days ago

July 20, 2026

Kenny Malone

Following conclusion of the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico, several records have been set.

The 2026 edition became the first to be co-hosted by three nations and one with the most nations – 48.

France captain Kylian Mbappe set a new goalscoring record in the global showpiece by notching 22 goals over his three world cup appearances after he scored 10 goals as the Les Blues finished 4^th.

The previous record stood at 16 goals and was held by Germany forward Miroslav Klose who featured in 24 matches playing at the 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014.

However, Messi had initially broken the Germany’s record when he scored a brace against Austria to take the tally to 18 within the 2026 tournament.

Mbappe has only featured in three world cups and scored the 22 goals from as many matches.

Lionel Andres Messi celebrates one of his two goals against Austria

Another new record set belongs to arguably the Greatest Player of All Time, Lionel Messi of Argentina who has made 34 appearances in the world cup finals over six editions since 2006.

Cristiano Ronaldo smiles after scoring Credit: FIFA

Messi’s nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record as the only player ever to score in six different World Cups when he netted against Uzbekistan in the group stages.

Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappe celebrate one of France’s goals against Sweden during the round of 32 duel.

France and Bayern Munich midfield gem Michael Olise also set up a new record for most assists; seven in a single tournament beating legend Pele’s record that has stood since 1970 when he made six assists.

Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha (nascido Josimar José Évora Dias with a save during the match against Spain

Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias alias Vozinha became the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his debut when he shutout Spain in a goalless draw at the age 40.

Curacao Dutch coach Dick Advocat also became the oldest coach ever to manage a game at the world cup at the 78 breaking the recent one held by Rehhagel Otto.

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FIFA World Cup 2026

France and England face off in Miami for third-place World Cup match

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7 days ago

July 18, 2026

Bryce Mullins

Sunday July 19, 2026

Miami stadium 12am [EAT]

A game nobody wants to play in but it will happen as France take on England at Miami in the third play off of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

The French lost to Spain 2-0 in the semi-final while England threw away a goal lead in a painful 2-1 defeat to champions Argentina.

The bronze medal match will see renewal of hostilities between the two nations and it marks the last match for World Cup winning coach and player, Didier Deschamps as France head coach.

Ending an otherwise distinguished France career, Deschamps will at least try to steer Les Bleus to a third World Cup bronze medal from four third-placed playoffs, this being their first since the 1986 edition.

France beat Belgium 4-2 that year to finish on the podium and also trounced West Germany 6-3 in the 1958 third-placed playoff – with Just Fontaine scoring four – but they had to settle for fourth behind Poland in the 1982 edition.

For England, it is an opportunity to earn their second-best finish since winning the trophy in 1966 as the Three Lions’ previous two appearances in the third-placed playoff ended in failure; a 2-0 defeat to Belgium in 2018 and 2-1 loss to Italy at the 1990 edition.

England have won just one of their last nine matches against France, most recently seeing their 2022 World Cup dreams dashed at the hands of Deschamps’s then-holders in the quarter-finals.

Both coaches are expected to ring a few changes to their starting XIs but Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe could feature from the start as they fight for the Adidas Golden boot.

How to watch

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FIFA World Cup 2026

Spain eliminate Belgium, to face France in semi-final | 2026 FIFA World Cup

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2 weeks ago

July 11, 2026

Bryce Mullins

2026 FIFA World Cup (Quarter final):

Spain 2-1 Belgium
France 2-0 Morocco

Spain will face France in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.

This fixture was confirmed after the second quarter final duel that Spain won 2-1 over Belgium on Friday at Los Angeles stadium, Inglewood.

Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino scored in either half for Spain, the winners of the FIFA World Cup in 2010 in South Africa.

Charles De Ketelaere’s earlier equalizer turned into a mere consolation.

Ruiz gave Spain the lead on the half hour mark before Ketelaere’s equalizer 11 minutes later.

Merino was at the right place to pounce home the winner in the 88th minute.

Lamine Yamal with the man of the match trophy

Earlier on Thursday, France became the first country to qualify to the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over African representatives Morocco at the Boston Stadium.

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored France’s goals.

Other quarter finals:

The quarter final menu continues on Saturday, 11th July 2026 between Norway and England at Miami stadium, Miami Gardens.

The last quarter final will come on Sunday as the reigning champions Argentina face Switzerland at Kansas City stadium, Kansas city.

The winner between Norway and England will clash against Argentina and Switzerland in the epic second semi-final.

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