ESPN Soccer reports: After Canada beat South Africa to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match and advance to the round of 16, coach Jesse Marsch didn't hesitate to call his players "Canadian heroes."
sports | soccer | ESPN Soccer | June 29, 2026 1:31 AM
Marsch's 'Canadian heroes' deliver defining win
After Canada beat South Africa to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match and advance to the round of 16, coach Jesse Marsch didn't hesitate to call his players "Canadian heroes."
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