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Co-hosts Canada beat South Africa to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time. Stephen Eustaquio struck a dramatic winner in the second minute of stoppage time. Author | Josh T Stadium | Los Angeles Stadium In a scrappy contest lacking clear-cut chances, and with extra time appearing inevitable, Eustaquio produced a rare moment of quality, drilling a superb low effort in from the edge of the penalty area to seal victory for Canada. Canada had lost all six of their previous World Cup matches before this tournament, but this latest triumph continued an outstanding campaign. They claimed their first ever World Cup finals victory with a 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June, and this was another landmark occasion for Jesse Marsch's side as they became the first team to book their place in the last 16. The co-hosts will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on Saturday, 4 July. Reaction after a pivotal moment in the history of Canadian soccer/football Watch | Highlights...

A first point for both Czech Republic and South Africa at the World Cup. Teboho Mokoena's penalty cancelled out Michal Sadilek's early goal for the Czechs. Author | Ajay  Stadium | Atlanta Stadium South Africa trailed after five minutes and seven seconds when Michal Sadilek latched onto a clever lay-off and rifled home the earliest goal of the tournament so far. The Bafana Bafana, who also conceded early against Mexico in their tournament opener, eventually settled into the game, but they struggled to create chances and only managed their first shot on target in the 74th minute. But their fortunes finally changed as Thapelo Maseko's shot thundered into Pavel Sulc's arm in the Czech box with less than 10 minutes of normal time remaining. Mokoena made no mistake with the finish, slotting into the left corner. Both sides then fought to determine a winner, but neither could. This means they’ll have to beat the group favourites in order to get out of the group and reach the ...

And we're off... Mexico overcome South Africa in fiery World Cup opener as three players see red Author | Jack L Stadium | Azteca Stadium Three players were sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa in a dramatic opening match in front of a packed crowd.  South Africa ended the contest with nine men, while Mexico were reduced to 10 players in the closing stages. Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio produced a flurry of red cards, dismissing South Africa's Yaya Sithole for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity and Themba Zwane for striking an opponent, before showing Mexico defender Cesar Montes a red card for a late challenge. Before the match started, there was the bright and vibrant opening ceremony. For everything wrong with this tournament, it was nice to see people come together. Watch | Opening Ceremony | Posted by Media Focus  Record breaking for the wrong reasons... Only four red cards were shown across the entire Qatar 2022 World Cup, while a tournament op...

South Africa 319-7 (50 overs) | England 194 (42.3 overs) England’s World Cup hopes were left in ruins after a humbling 125-run defeat to South Africa in the semi-final. Author |  Sophie T Laura Wolvaardt produced one of the great World Cup innings, striking 169 from 143 balls to lead the Proteas to a commanding 319 for seven in Guwahati. It was a stunning display from the opener, whose fluency and precision left England’s bowlers helpless. Terrible start to England's innings  Set a record target in a knockout match, England endured a nightmare start, collapsing to one for three as Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight all departed without scoring. Jones and Knight were bowled by a fired-up Marizanne Kapp, while Beaumont edged Ayabonga Khaka behind. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey briefly revived England’s faint hopes with a composed partnership of 105, but the task always looked beyond them. READ MORE |  Sporting news and stories from SuperNewsAffiliate...

South Africa 69 (20.4 overs) lost to England 73-0 (14.1 overs) England opened their Women’s World Cup campaign with a crushing win over South Africa. Author |  Sophie T England launched their Women’s World Cup campaign in ruthless fashion, sweeping aside South Africa with a 10-wicket win after bowling their opponents out for just 69 in Guwahati . Linsey Smith led the way with the ball, returning remarkable figures of 3 for 7 as she dismissed captain Laura Wolvaardt, the in-form opener Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp. Sinalo Jafta was the only South Africa batter to reach double figures in a dismal display that lasted only 20.4 overs and represented their third-lowest total in one-day internationals . Nat Sciver-Brunt marked her return to competitive bowling with 2 for 5, her first spell since the Ashes, while Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean also claimed two wickets apiece. Lauren Bell set the tone by bowling Sune Luus, while Sciver-Brunt trapped Anneke Bosch lbw with her ...

England's poor form in white-ball cricket continues. South Africa sealed the series with a game to spare after edging England by five runs in the second one-day international. Author | Jamie P Stadium | Lord's Cricket Ground This was a far closer contest than the heavy defeat at Headingley on Tuesday, yet the scoreline disguised how much control the tourists held. A closer look at what happened Chasing 331, which would have been the highest successful pursuit in an ODI at Lord’s, England closed on 325 for nine. The loss marks their first series defeat since Harry Brook took charge of the white-ball side at the start of the summer, and their fifth in six series since the 2023 World Cup. On a damp afternoon, England chose to field and had South Africa 93 for three before Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs rebuilt with composed half-centuries. Breetzke made 85 and Stubbs 58, while Dewald Brevis’ rapid 42 from 20 balls carried the visitors to 330 for eight. Jofra Archer impres...

South Africa thrashed England in the first game of the ODI series England’s new white-ball era under Harry Brook was given a bruising reality check at Headingley, where they were bowled out for 131 and beaten by seven wickets in the first one-day international against South Africa. Author | Jamie P Stadium | Headingley Cricket Ground The hosts, playing their first 50-over match since sweeping aside West Indies earlier in the summer, collapsed from a promising 82 for two to 131 all out inside 25 overs. Brook was run out for 12 to trigger the slide, while opener Jamie Smith was the only batter to pass 15, making 54 from 48 balls. Jacob Bethell ’s struggles continued, Will Jacks chipped back a simple catch after his exertions in the Hundred final 48 hours earlier, and Jos Buttler scratched out 15 from 24 deliveries. The final seven wickets tumbled for just 29 runs in little more than seven overs. Keshav Maharaj claimed 4 for 22 on a surface offering little spin, while Wiaan Mu...