Canada defeats South Africa to reach Round of 16 | CTV News Ottawa at Six for June 28, 2026

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Canada's men's national soccer team made history by advancing to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over South Africa. CTV's Josh Marano visits Lowertown Brewery where soccer fan Geoff Ruggero says he is beyond excited after witnessing the historic knockout stage win; Young players in the nation's capital are closely watching Ottawa-born soccer star Jonathan David as he competes for Team Canada at the FIFA World Cup. CTV's Kimberley Johnson visits a watch party at the Gloucester Hornets Soccer Club where youth player Nicolas Somon says he feels proud to play on the same field David once touched; and the vital ferry link connecting Wolfe Island and Kingston was shut down for approximately six hours on Saturday due to chronic understaffing issues. CTV's Austin Lee reports that Ontario Public Service Employees Union local 428 vice-president Oren Nimelman blames the Ministry of Transportation for underpaying skilled staff and relying on contractors. Subscribe to CTV

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