Canada’s Historic Knockout Bid

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Canada’s men’s soccer team is rewriting history by reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever, facing South Africa in a win-or-go-home clash in Los Angeles. Star winger Alphonso Davies, sidelined since the group stage with a hamstring injury, is finally healthy and ready to play — though he’ll start on the bench. Manager Jesse Marsch even used Davies as a decoy earlier to mislead opponents. With key players like Moïse Bombito, Tani Oluwaseyi, and captain Stephen Eustáquio back in the lineup, Canada’s depth and resilience shine. Davies is eager to contribute, no matter the…