Summary
Canada reached the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time after winning against South Africa. The team's coach, Jesse Marsch, praised the players and said this is an important moment for soccer in Canada, a country where ice hockey has been more popular.
Key Facts
- Canada won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, beating South Africa.
- Coach Jesse Marsch called his team "Canadian heroes" after the victory.
- Canada is becoming more interested in soccer, which some now call "football" there.
- The World Cup this year is co-hosted by Mexico, the USA, and Canada.
- Canada’s captain, Alphonso Davies, was moved by the large number of Canadian fans at the games.
- Before this tournament, Canada had lost all six World Cup matches they played.
- Canada earned a historic first World Cup point by drawing with Bosnia-Herzegovina and then won 6-0 against Qatar.
- For the first time, a World Cup host (Canada) played a match outside its own country, in Los Angeles.
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