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Messi shines as Argentina advances; Canada faces historic matchup with South Africa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Messi shines as Argentina advances; Canada faces historic matchup with South Africa

Summary

Argentina secured a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 victory over an undetermined opponent, marked by Lionel Messi's record-extending goal. Meanwhile, co-hosts Canada prepare for a historic round-of-32 match against South Africa, both teams reaching this stage for the first time. South Africa earned their place with a crucial win over South Korea, while Canada looks to recover from a recent loss to Switzerland. Key player Alphonso Davies' availability remains uncertain for Canada ahead of the matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina wins 2-1, securing a knockout stage berth
•Messi scores his 19th World Cup goal
•Canada faces South Africa in their first knockout stage match
•South Africa bounced back with a win over South Korea
•Alphonso Davies' participation is still in question for Canada

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Out-of-this-world Messi marches on, Canada prepare for the biggest game in their history

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With the group stage now in the books, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to enter its most unforgiving phase.Most of the pre-tournament heavyweights, including France and Argentina, have made it through ...
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