Fifa World Cup 2026: Canada are through to the last 16 of the tournament for the first time after beating South Africa 1-0
Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time and dedicated the goal to his family
Jesse Marsch called his team 'Canadian heroes' after the win
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The last 32 games continue from 18:00 BST when Brazil face Japan - predict the results of the upcoming games with our World Cup predictor
Later this morning, we will be testing your knowledge with a World Cup quiz
I'm not sure what the 'no phones' equivalent would be for a quiz that a lot of you will be taking on your phone - but the pub quiz principle applies.
By all means ask a colleague, partner or your postman for help with the answers, but don't use the internet.
You're only cheating yourself!
To take part in this quiz you're going to have to get very familiar with that yellow button which says 'Get Involved' at the top of the page.
That's where you'll be submitting your answers once we start hitting you with questions shortly.
Go on, have a practice now - tell us what you're up to and we'll share some of the best answers so you can start sizing up the competition.
Hello, and welcome to the BBC Sport World Cup group stage quiz!
(You'll just have to imagine the epic theme music, swirling spotlights and keen applause from a studio audience)
We might not have all the bells and whistles - but we do have some fiendish questions to get your brain cells pumping this morning.
Every fifteen minutes, we will publish a question about what we've seen so far at the 2026 World Cup.
You'll have the chance to send your answers in before we reveal the correct one.
Sound good?
We've got something a little bit different for you now ...
So grab yourself a brew and get your thinking caps on because we're going to be testing your 2026 World Cup knowledge.
And here is the all-important information on how to follow the last-32 matches...
BBC and ITV will broadcast eight games each.
England's tie against DR Congo is being shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
We will also show Germany v Paraguay and Ivory Coast v Norway, among other eye-catching fixtures, with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal facing Croatia live on the BBC as well.
You can follow all of the last-32 fixtures on BBC Radio 5 Live and on the BBC Sport website and app.
If you like to plan ahead, here is the full knockout draw, with Canada waiting patiently for other teams to join them in the last 16...
All kick-off times in BST
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So Jesse Marsch is jetting off to Mexico to watch the Netherlands play Morocco.
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South Africa 0-1 Canada
Image source, Getty ImagesCanada manager Jesse Marsch reiterated that "giant" analogy when he updated reporters on his travel plans after his side's 1-0 win over South Africa set up a last-16 tie against either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on Saturday.
The former Leeds boss looks to be painting his Canada side - who are 30th in the world - as the 'David' to the Netherlands' or Morocco's 'Goliath'.
He said that while his players would be resting over the next couple of days, he would be flying to Mexico on Monday to watch the Dutch, who are seventh in the Fifa world rankings, take on sixth in the world Morocco (02:00 BST on Tuesday).
"I'm flying to Monterrey today to go see the game," he said. "We'll make sure our guys get a good regen and then we'll go and will be ready to throw everything at a giant. Right?
"Maybe it's going to be the Netherlands, maybe it's Morocco...but this is what I wanted. I wanted this team to show that they deserve the right to go after a giant."
South Africa 0-1 Canada
Canada will need all the cheerleaders they can muster if they are to progress further in the World Cup, if Opta's latest stats on their chances of progression are anything to go by:
Quarter-finals - 37.36%
Semi-finals - 8.44%
Final - 2.57%
Winners - 0.70%
With a tie against either the Netherlands or Morocco to come in the Round of 16, Opta clearly don't have much hope for the co-hosts...
Image source, Getty ImagesSouth Africa 0-1 Canada
Ismael Kone was an unlikely member of the Canada scrum at the final whistle.
Remember, he broke his leg in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar in the group stages...but was one of the side's biggest cheerleaders on the sidelines in Los Angeles.
The 24-year-old midfielder took to the pitch on crutches to take in the scenes before the game and was a nervous spectator in the dugout during the match, but could be seen hopping around with his team-mates during the celebrations.
Image source, ReutersIsmael Kone at Los Angeles Stadium with Canada manager Jesse Marsch, who was in tears after the midfielder broke his leg during their group-stage win over Qatar
Image source, Getty ImagesKone, left, still with his hat on but minus the crutches, celebrates with Canada team-mates following their win over South Africa
South Africa 0-1 Canada
Alistair Johnston is the only outfield player to play every single minute for Canada at this World Cup, playing all 360 minutes across their four games.
Goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau is the only other member of Jesse Marsch's side to have played every minute.
That may come as a bit of a surprise to Celtic fans, as right-back Johnston, 27, only played seven league games last season for the Scottish champions owing to a hamstring injury, totalling 501 minutes - just 141 more than his World Cup campaign so far.
But he has been a key part of the Canada side that has reached the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in its history.
Image source, Getty ImagesSouth Africa 0-1 Canada
Image source, Getty ImagesCanada 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."
South Africa 0-1 Canada
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.
'I'm so happy for them' - Marsch emotional in interview
South Africa 0-1 Canada
Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist at Los Angeles Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesIt 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...
Image source, ReutersHong 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".
South Africa 0-1 Canada
Isaiah Akinremi
BBC Sport Africa
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter 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."
South Africa 0-1 Canada
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.
Image source, Getty ImagesSouth Africa 0-1 Canada
Image source, Getty ImagesA 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.
South Africa 0-1 Canada
An emotional Stephen Eustaquio dedicated his match winning goal to his family at full-time.
Here's what the 29-year-old said ...
Eustaquio emotionally dedicates Canada's win to family
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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