World Cup visitors embrace Americana during FIFA World Cup trip
Pak Gazette Senior National Correspondent Rich Edson and Podcast Host Emily Austin discuss the 2026 FIFA World Cup and highlight how foreign visitors are embracing American culture and hospitality. Austin shares viral videos of fans exploring US cities, trying American food, and celebrating together. This interaction generates positive buzz, reminding Americans of their nation’s amazing qualities and dispelling media-driven misconceptions.
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Canada entered Sunday’s round of 32 match as a heavy favorite to advance to the round of 16 with a victory over South Africa. But it wasn’t as easy for the Canadians as the odds might have indicated.
The two teams entered second-half stoppage time tied 0-0. But Canada managed to score the winning goal in the 92nd minute. A Canadian cross into the box landed directly on the head of a South African defender, but the header bounced right off the chest of Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio.
Canada’s players celebrate after winning their 2026 World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP)
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Eustáquio placed the ball on his right foot and then made no mistake, firing into the bottom left corner of the net past South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.
Canada created the best opportunities throughout, putting seven shots on goal to South Africa’s one and maintaining a 1.32-0.13 edge in expected goals, but the Canadians couldn’t break through until Eustáquio’s final goal.
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The goal propelled Canada to its first victory in a World Cup knockout match.
Canada is one of three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, along with the United States and Mexico. The Canadians played all three of their group games at home, but defeated South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday in Inglewood, California.
Canada won a World Cup knockout match for the first time. (Anne-Marie Sorvin/Imagn Images)
Canada was forced to play away from home after losing to Switzerland in the final group game, leaving it second in Group B.
Canada will soon face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco in Houston on the 4th of July.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, the third team in Group B, will face the United States on Wednesday, July 1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Unlike Canada, the United States won its group.
Team USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday night. (Keith Birmingham/Pasadena Star-News)
Team USA is a heavy favorite to defeat Bosnia (-700 on DraftKings) and advance to the round of 16. If the United States goes about its business, it would face the winner of Belgium against Senegal on July 6.
Canada survived the scare. Now, the United States has the opportunity to join its fellow North American co-host in the round of 16.
