Did Canada luck out with its World Cup playoff matchup?

25-06-2026 22:24 via cbc.ca

Did Canada luck out with its World Cup playoff matchup?

CBC Sports' daily newsletter assesses Canada's chances against South Africa in the World Cup knockout stage this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.

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