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South Africa vs. Canada: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 live coverage
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SeneNews is providing live coverage of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between South Africa and Canada. The game is scheduled to kick off on June 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM Dakar time at SoFi Stadium. The live feed will include the score, goals, substitutions, cards, and highlights, with automatic updates throughout the match. Compositions, statistics, and reactions will also be available. This event is part of SeneNews's comprehensive sports coverage.
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