South Africa experienced both triumph and heartbreak as they qualified for the World Cup knockout round for the first time, only to be eliminated on the same day.
Bafana Bafana made history by reaching the knockout stage, a milestone for the nation’s football program.
Their run ended in the Round of 32 when Canada scored a stoppage-time goal to secure a 1-0 win and send South Africa home.
The result capped a bittersweet day, pairing a landmark achievement with a narrow exit from the tournament.
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