Canada Await Morocco or Netherlands After Historic World Cup Win

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Canada Await Morocco or Netherlands After Historic World Cup Win

Canada will face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 after beating South Africa 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium. Stephen Eustaquio’s late winner sent Jesse Marsch’s side into the last 16 for the first time in national history. Their next test comes on July 4 in Houston, with the opponent decided by Morocco-Netherlands.

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