Match story
- Canada created the clearer chances on xG (0.13 vs 1.32, Δ 1.19).
- Canada fired more attempts (12 vs 6 shots).
- Canada was more accurate in front of goal (58% on target vs 17%).
- South Africa held more of the ball (58% possession).
Canada defeated South Africa 0-1 in the World Cup. The fixture is part of the Round of 32 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Joao Pedro Pinheiro, Portugal officiated the match. The full-time result capped a South Africa vs Canada meeting in World Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for South Africa and Canada. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World CupRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Canada defeated South Africa 0-1 in the World Cup. The fixture is part of the Round of 32 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Joao Pedro Pinheiro, Portugal officiated the match. The full-time result capped a South Africa vs Canada meeting in World Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for South Africa and Canada. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World CupRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
It's the annual pina colada festival in the Witton area - the song about the drink, which topped the US charts in the late 1970s - but life has not exactly been a cocktail party for Nelson lately.
Following the 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC, Lionel Messi is going through his worst winless streak in more than two years at Inter Miami. Lionel Messi was unable to alter Inter Miami‘s trajectory once again as the Herons suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC at Nu Stadium. Following Saturday’s loss, the Fort Lauderdale club has officially matched its worst winless streak in more than two years. Coming off a 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union, Miami hosted a Toronto side that had managed just one victory in its previous nine road matches alongside three draws and five losses. Despite creating the clearer scoring chances early, the Herons failed to break the deadlock before second-half strikes from Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. in the 59th and 62nd minutes put the visitors ahead 2-0. A sharp through ball behind the defense from Rodrigo De Paul picked out Lionel Messi, who pulled one back for the Herons, but Miami could not complete the comeback. The result marks the fifth consecutive match in which the defending MLS champions have failed to win, including four losses in their last five outings. The numbers across this cold stretch paint a grim picture for Miami, starting with Leagues Cup eliminations via 2-1 and 3-2 losses against CF Monterrey and Club Leon, followed by a 4-1 loss to Nashville, a 2-2 draw with Philadelphia, and Saturday’s 2-1 setback against Toronto. Over that five-game span, the Herons have surrendered 13 goals while scoring just seven, exposing glaring defensive vulnerabilities. RDP –> MessiThe duo pulls one back for Miami. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/VANgx32R1q— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 23, 2026 Worst winless record in more than two years for Inter Miami Fueled by an elite attack led by Messi, Inter Miami have established themselves as an MLS powerhouse in recent seasons, particularly since the Argentine superstar arrived in South Florida. However, this current slump has dragged the team back to an era prior to its roster consolidation. The last time Inter Miami endured a five-game winless drought was back in March and April of 2024. During that span, the Herons suffered a 4-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls, a 1-1 draw against New York City FC, a 2-1 loss to Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals, a 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids, and a 3-1 second-leg defeat to Monterrey. That previous slump differed significantly in terms of calendar timing and Messi’s availability, occurring at the start of the 2024 season. Messi missed the first three matches of that 2024 streak due to injury, returned for a 45-minute stint against Colorado, and played all 90 minutes in the second leg against Monterrey. By contrast, the current skid arrives during the critical stretch run of the season with a far more active Messi. The forward missed only the initial Leagues Cup match against Monterrey while away in Argentina mourning the passing of his father, returned to play the second half against Leon, and played every minute of the team’s last three MLS fixtures. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Richie Laryea #22 of Toronto FC. (Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images) Nu Stadium far from a comfortable venue for Miami Beginning their title defense on the road, Inter Miami played five away matches to start the 2026 MLS campaign while awaiting the opening of Miami Freedom Park, now known as Nu Stadium. However, the club’s new state-of-the-art home venue has proven anything but comforting for Messi and company. Isolating home results, Inter Miami hold an unimpressive 3-4-2 record at Nu Stadium, ranking 23rd overall in home performance across MLS. That domestic struggle stands in stark contrast to their league-leading form on the road, where Miami hold an elite 8-2-2 record across 12 away fixtures.
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It's the annual pina colada festival in the Witton area - the song about the drink, which topped the US charts in the late 1970s - but life has not exactly been a cocktail party for Nelson lately.
Following the 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC, Lionel Messi is going through his worst winless streak in more than two years at Inter Miami. Lionel Messi was unable to alter Inter Miami‘s trajectory once again as the Herons suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC at Nu Stadium. Following Saturday’s loss, the Fort Lauderdale club has officially matched its worst winless streak in more than two years. Coming off a 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union, Miami hosted a Toronto side that had managed just one victory in its previous nine road matches alongside three draws and five losses. Despite creating the clearer scoring chances early, the Herons failed to break the deadlock before second-half strikes from Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. in the 59th and 62nd minutes put the visitors ahead 2-0. A sharp through ball behind the defense from Rodrigo De Paul picked out Lionel Messi, who pulled one back for the Herons, but Miami could not complete the comeback. The result marks the fifth consecutive match in which the defending MLS champions have failed to win, including four losses in their last five outings. The numbers across this cold stretch paint a grim picture for Miami, starting with Leagues Cup eliminations via 2-1 and 3-2 losses against CF Monterrey and Club Leon, followed by a 4-1 loss to Nashville, a 2-2 draw with Philadelphia, and Saturday’s 2-1 setback against Toronto. Over that five-game span, the Herons have surrendered 13 goals while scoring just seven, exposing glaring defensive vulnerabilities. RDP –> MessiThe duo pulls one back for Miami. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/VANgx32R1q— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 23, 2026 Worst winless record in more than two years for Inter Miami Fueled by an elite attack led by Messi, Inter Miami have established themselves as an MLS powerhouse in recent seasons, particularly since the Argentine superstar arrived in South Florida. However, this current slump has dragged the team back to an era prior to its roster consolidation. The last time Inter Miami endured a five-game winless drought was back in March and April of 2024. During that span, the Herons suffered a 4-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls, a 1-1 draw against New York City FC, a 2-1 loss to Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals, a 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids, and a 3-1 second-leg defeat to Monterrey. That previous slump differed significantly in terms of calendar timing and Messi’s availability, occurring at the start of the 2024 season. Messi missed the first three matches of that 2024 streak due to injury, returned for a 45-minute stint against Colorado, and played all 90 minutes in the second leg against Monterrey. By contrast, the current skid arrives during the critical stretch run of the season with a far more active Messi. The forward missed only the initial Leagues Cup match against Monterrey while away in Argentina mourning the passing of his father, returned to play the second half against Leon, and played every minute of the team’s last three MLS fixtures. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Richie Laryea #22 of Toronto FC. (Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images) Nu Stadium far from a comfortable venue for Miami Beginning their title defense on the road, Inter Miami played five away matches to start the 2026 MLS campaign while awaiting the opening of Miami Freedom Park, now known as Nu Stadium. However, the club’s new state-of-the-art home venue has proven anything but comforting for Messi and company. Isolating home results, Inter Miami hold an unimpressive 3-4-2 record at Nu Stadium, ranking 23rd overall in home performance across MLS. That domestic struggle stands in stark contrast to their league-leading form on the road, where Miami hold an elite 8-2-2 record across 12 away fixtures.
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