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Rayners credits dressing room harmony for historic World Cup run

Bafana Bafana striker Iqraam Rayners says the absence of big egos in South Africa's dressing room has been key to their historic run to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.

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Switzerland top Group B as Canada reach World Cup knockout rounds for first time

Switzerland secured top spot in World Cup Group B with a 2-1 victory over co-hosts Canada on Wednesday, while the hosts still advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time in their history despite the defeat.

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Jonathan David hat-trick vs Qatar fires Canada to first-ever FIFA World Cup win

Canada manager Jesse Marsch celebrated a historic 2026 FIFA World Cup victory but admitted his team had been left "crushed" after Ismael Kone suffered a serious leg injury during their 6-0 win over Qatar.

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Jesse Marsch calls for perspective after Canada’s historic Draw

Canada coach Jesse Marsch believes his side can use their historic FIFA World Cup point as a springboard for the remainder of Group B, despite being held to a draw in their opening match.

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Co-hosts Canada clinch first FIFA World Cup point with draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Canada's wait for a first FIFA World Cup point finally ended on home soil as Cyle Larin's late strike rescued a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the nations' Group B opener in Toronto.

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Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of FIFA World Cup opener

The Republic of Ireland came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches inside 90 minutes and ending the hosts' 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations on a frustrating note.

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