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Canada reach last 16 with stoppage-time win over South Africa

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Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, sending the co-hosts into the last 16 for the first time in their history.

With both sides making their first-ever appearance in the knockout phase, the game appeared to be heading for extra time before Eustaquio broke South African hearts with a clinical strike from just outside the area.

Canada – playing in Los Angeles despite being co-hosts after failing to win their group – will now face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston in the last 16 on July 4, as South Africa’s World Cup adventure came to an end.

Before the game, coach Jesse Marsch had talked up the “X-factor” of Canada’s star Alphonso Davies, available again after a hamstring injury.

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But the Bayern Munich wing-back, who was yet to appear at this World Cup, remained glaringly absent from the starting line-up.

Still, Canada began on the front foot, creating chances against South Africa’s low block.

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In the 22nd minute, a pinpoint Eustaquio free-kick found Derek Cornelius wide open on the six-yard line. The Canada centre-back completely mistimed his header.

South Africa threatened sporadically on the counter. But in a frenetic spell just before half-time, Canada came agonisingly close.

From a corner, Moise Bombito’s header was cleared off the line before Tajon Buchanan’s follow-up shot was blocked by goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.

Moments later, Khuliso Mudau crashed into the dangerous Richie Laryea, but his penalty appeals were waved away.

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That enraged a heavily Canadian crowd, and the jeers grew louder after half-time as South Africa were content to exchange deep passes under little pressure while the clock ticked down.

Just past the hour mark, Canada came close again.

Substitute Niko Sigur slid a through ball to Tani Oluwaseyi, whose shot was well saved by the goalkeeper and looped up towards Jonathan David – but defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi got there first and cleared brilliantly.

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In the 75th minute, Davies finally appeared to a huge roar and made an immediate impact.

From the left wing, Davies found Jonathan David, who laid the ball to fellow striker – and no relation – Promise David, but his shot went wide.

Moments later, Davies found Jonathan David again. This time he shot from a tight angle but was denied by Williams.

In the second minute of stoppage time, Canada finally broke through from the other flank.

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Jacob Shaffelburg raced down the right wing and pinged in a cross that was headed clear to Eustaquio.

The Porto midfielder – on loan at Los Angeles FC – brought the ball down on his chest and slammed a first-time shot into the bottom-left corner.

Canada’s bench streamed onto the pitch as the stadium erupted, celebrating a historic victory.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP)

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Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips

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Fixture: (26) Cameron Norrie vs (Q) Michael Zheng

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Date: June 29, 2026

Tournament: Wimbledon

Round: First Round (Round of 128)

Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK

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Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Grass

Prize Money: £64,200,000

Live Telecast: USA – ESPN | UK – BBC | Canada – TSN, RDS | India – Star Sports, Hotstar

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Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng preview

Cameron Norrie at the Queen's Club Championships 2026. (Source: Getty)Cameron Norrie at the Queen's Club Championships 2026. (Source: Getty)
Cameron Norrie at the Queen’s Club Championships 2026. (Source: Getty)

26th seed Cameron Norrie will take on qualifier Michael Zheng in the first round of Wimbledon 2026.

Following a fourth-round loss to Jannik Sinner at the Madrid Open, Norrie didn’t win a match for the remainder of the clay swing. He lost his opening-round matches in Rome, Geneva, and at the French Open. A change of surface didn’t help his cause.

Norrie commenced his grass season at the Queen’s Club Championships. He lost in the first round of both singles and doubles. He took part in an exhibition event last week, where he lost to Sinner in straight sets once again.

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Zheng’s grass swing was off to a rough start. He crashed out in the first round of the Ilkley and Nottingham Challengers. He kicked off his quest for a main draw spot at Wimbledon against Henri Squire. He snapped his losing skid to beat the German in straight sets.

Zheng beat Laslo Djere in straight sets as well to make the final qualifying round. Compatriot Colton Smith stood between him and a spot in the main draw. Zheng fought past him in four sets to qualify for Wimbledon on his very first attempt.

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng head-to-head

This will be the first meeting between the duo, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0- for now.

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng odds

Player Moneyline Handicap Bets Total Games
Cameron Norrie -175 +1.5 (-350) Over 38.5 (-125)
Michael Zheng +135 -1.5 (+220) Under 38.5 (-115)

(Odds via BetMGM)

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Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng prediction

Michael Zheng at the French Open 2026. (Source: Getty)Michael Zheng at the French Open 2026. (Source: Getty)
Michael Zheng at the French Open 2026. (Source: Getty)

Norrie’s form has nosedived over the past two months. He’s currently on a five-match losing streak. He has a 14-14 record this season, and a 0-1 record on grass. He made the quarterfinals at Wimbledon a year ago, and reached the semifinals in 2022. He has a 15-8 record at the tournament.

Zheng has qualified for the third consecutive Major. A breakout star on the college circuit, he has tasted modest success as a pro this year. He has a 10-7 record across all levels this year, and a 1-4 record on the main tour. His only win came against Sebastian Korda in the first round of the Australian Open.

Norrie’s current form offers Zheng an opportunity to score another upset at a Major. Similarly, Zheng’s lack of experience on grass gives the Brit a chance to end his losing skid. The young American’s three qualifying wins at this year’s Wimbledon are his only career wins on grass across all levels.

Aside from back-to-back first-round exits in 2017 and 2018, Norrie has always cleared the first hurdle at Wimbledon. While it could be difficult, he will be favored to one-up Zheng.

Pick: Cameron Norrie to win in four sets.

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Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng betting tips

Tip 1: The match will have at least 40 games.

Tip 2: Norrie to win at least one set with a score of 6-4.