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Dejected South African soccer players after losing 1-0 to Canada in the World Cup at SoFi Stadium.
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Bafana Bafana lose 1-0 to Canada in World Cup round of 32

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South Africa’s Bafana Bafana were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Canada in the round of 32 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including two uncapped defenders and experienced playmaker Themba Zwane.

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After Bafana Bafana's 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, coach Hugo Broos reflected on the disappointment upon returning home but praised the stable foundations built since 2021, restoring team chemistry and fan passion ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

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