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Canada boss Jesse Marsch on his reason to gather his players into a huddle at full-time: "People will say it is performative to meet in the middle of the pitch. All I care about is our team and what we do together.

"At full-time it is hard to be with your team as everyone is pulled in a million different directions with the media, and you don't really have time to take that moment unless you take it right there.

"I wanted to be able to voice to them how important a moment this will prove to be for the sport in the country.

"It is a shame we couldn't do it in Vancouver, in front of our fans, but nevertheless I think you saw the character of the team, the quality of the team, the mentality of the team and the togetherness of the team."

Canada

It should not be played down just how impressive Canada's performance at this World Cup has been.

Before this tournament their record was played six and lost six but they immediately picked up a historic point with a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

That was followed up by a first-ever World Cup win as they thrashed Qatar 6-0 to seal their place in the knockouts.

A defeat by Switzerland denied them the opportunity to play their last-32 game in Canada but their fans travelled in huge numbers to cheer them on in Los Angeles.

They were rewarded with a dramatic stoppage time winner against South Africa that sees them progress to the last 16.

Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist at Los Angeles Stadium

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It won't be easy for Canada to continue their history-making run, with Morocco ranked sixth in the world and the Netherlands seventh.

But belief can carry teams a long way and, given how Canada have surpassed expectations so far, it would be foolish to rule them out of causing an upset.

"In general my goal in this tournament, apart from inspiring our nation, was to make a run [so] that we could get to see one of the giants of the world," Marsch added.

"Given Morocco's last six years they are a modern giant and given the success of the Dutch team for what feels like centuries that is a traditional giant.

"I feel like it is a free hit and we will go after it and do whatever we can to get a win."

So there is talk of a statue for South Africa coach Hugo Broos, while South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo resigns in disgrace.

How the pendulum swings at the World Cup.

Canada could easily have gone out in the first round, had they failed to come from behind to earn a point in their first game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Yet they made it out of their group for the first time at a World Cup and are now in the last 16.

There are not too many Americans with statues in Canada, but Jesse Marsch could certainly be in line for one...

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Hong Myung-bo has resigned as head coach of South Korea after their failure to make it out of Group A.

They finished third with three points and -1 goal difference, which was not enough to see them qualify for the knockout stages as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

The early exit has prompted widespread criticism at home, with President Lee Jae-myung calling for an investigation into reasons behind the team's disappointing performance.

Hong apologised to fans on Sunday and said the responsibility "rests entirely with me as head coach".

Ranked 32nd in Fifa's men's rankings and led by star player Son Heung-min, South Korea recorded two losses and one win at the World Cup, finishing behind Mexico and South Africa, who are ranked 15th and 60th respectively.

Criticism mounted quickly after the team's last match with South Africa on Thursday, which South Korea lost 1-0.

Announcing his resignation at a news conference in western Mexico, Hong said that "we didn't deliver the results that our fans expected".

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BBC Sport Africa

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After the failure to reach Afcon 2021, South Africa sacked Molefi Ntseki as head coach and turned to Hugo Broos, who had led Cameroon to the continental title in 2017.

The 74-year-old, a former defender who played at the 1986 World Cup for Belgium, has rebuilt the squad and guided Bafana Bafana to a third-placed finish at Afcon 2023 before securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup ahead of Nigeria.

Despite those achievements, he was criticised for his conservative tactical approach in their opener against Mexico - a repeat of the 2010 opening fixture - which they lost 2-0 after having two men sent off.

After coming from behind to draw with Czech Republic and then defeating South Korea to claim second spot in Group A, Broos said his team had shut up the "big mouths" who had called for changes.

"He deserves a statue," added captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams after their passage to the last 32 was sealed.

"He deserves the highest recognition for the belief he has shown in this team. When our backs are against the wall [and] people don't believe in us, he is always there."

Despite losing to Canada in the last 32, South Africa will return home with their heads held high after reachingthe knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in their history.

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A massive boost for Jesse Marsch's side came with the return of full-back Alphonso Davies, who had missed the group matches because of a hamstring injury sustained in Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final against Paris St-Germain in May.

Davies made an instant impact and his quality instantly shone through, although it was left for Eustaquio to become their match winner.

An emotional Stephen Eustaquio dedicated his match winning goal to his family at full-time.

Here's what the 29-year-old said ...

Dion Dublin
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live at Los Angeles Stadium

Two very average teams playing in an average way. They didn't really go for it. A couple of chances. The keepers made a couple of saves.

It wasn't a riveting game but in games like this that are so important, it only takes a good tackle or a good strike on goal or a bit of magic - just something to separate the teams.

Eustaquio was the man. The goal was the goal.

I think head coach Jesse Marsch enjoyed Eustaquio's winner too ...

This is how fans in Vancouver celebrated Stephen Eustaquio's winner at a fan festival in the city.

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Here'sStephen Eustaquio's injury-time winner that sealed Canada's place in the last 16 ...

Michael Emons
BBC Sport journalist

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Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time as co-hosts Canada defeated South Africa to move into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time.

In a scrappy game short of clear-cut chances, and with extra time looming, Eustaquio provided a rare moment of quality with a superb low strike from the edge of the penalty area to give Canada the victory.

In a team huddle immediately after the final whistle, Jesse Marsch could be heard telling his players "you are Canadian heroes. The future of the sport in this country is huge because of you".

South Africa had finished second in Group A, but produced a disappointing performance in Los Angeles, with only one shot on target and they looked happy to settle for extra time, before the decisive moment.

Canada's Moise Bombito's header was cleared off the line by South Africa's Aubrey Modiba, before Marsch's side thought they should have had a penalty after a challenge from Khuliso Mudau on Richie Laryea.

Marsch was incensed at the decision and tried to talk the officials at half-time, only to be stopped by Bombito.

Only some superb defending from Mbekezeli Mbokazi denied Jonathan David a goal with a vital block, with Canada having further chances following the introduction of Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies, with Jonathan David and Promise David both coming close.

But Canada, who had seven shots on target, got the victory they deserved late on to progress and eliminate South Africa.

Canada had lost all six of their World Cup matches before this tournament and now they have reached the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in their history.

But they will have to be at their best to go any further in the tournament as they will face either Morocco, seventh in the latest Fifa World Rankings, or the Netherlands, one place below them in eighth.

Michael Emons
BBC Sport journalist

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Canada had played all three Group B matches in their home country, but the 2-1 loss to Switzerland in their final match saw them finish second, and have to travel to the United States.

Despite losing home advantage, Canada delighted their fans with a historic victory.

At full-time, former Leeds boss Jess Marsch was quick to highlight the significance of this win to the country.

He said: "Guys. Think about the two years we've been together. Think about how we talked about sticking to the plan, sticking to who we want to be, playing aggressive, accessing the quality, you guys showing your character.

"You guys are Canadian heroes. Canadian heroes. Canadian heroes for the future children of this country, who play this sport. This sport has a big future because of you guys.

"You should be so proud of who you are. You should be so proud of this game. You went after it, moment after moment. You are Canadian heroes."

There was just the one match on Sunday for the first time since the tournament started over two weeks ago.

Did everyone benefit from a nice undisturbed nights sleep?

If you missed the match then don't worry, I've popped the highlights below.

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The World Cup knockouts are underway and it's co-hosts Canada that become the first team to reach the last 16 of the competition after beating South Africa 1-0.

They will now face the winner of Morocco v the Netherlands in the last 16.

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