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Canada Stun US To Close In On World Cup Berth

Canada took a giant step towards their first World Cup qualification in 36 years on Sunday after scoring an upset 2-0 victory over arch-rivals the United States in CONCACAF qualifiers. A Cyle Larin goal after just seven minutes and an injury time effort from Sam Adekugbe secured all three points for the Canadians at a frigid Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton to extend the home side's lead at the top of the CONCACAF standings. The unbeaten Canadians now have 22 points from four games with four fixtures remaining, pulling four points clear of the USA who are second with 18 points.

Sadio Mane's Senegal March On To Cup Of Nations Semis

Sadio Mane's Senegal marched on to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after seeing off a spirited Equatorial Guinea side with a 3-1 victory in Yaounde on Sunday. Mane set up the opener for Famara Diedhiou in the last-eight encounter but Equatorial Guinea fought back to equalise through Jannick Buyla early in the second half.

Women's Asia Cup: India Eye Podium Finish In Third-Fourth Place Play-Off Match vs China

Their title hopes already over, India would be desperate for at least a podium finish when they take on China in the third-fourth place play-off match of the women's Asia Cup hockey tournament on Friday. Lack of match practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic after a successful 2020, where they finished a historic fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, cost India dearly as they produced inconsistent performances in crucial matches to crash out of the title race. After thrashing lowly Malaysia 9-0 in their opener, India suffered a 0-2 defeat against Asian Games champions Japan before thrashing Singapore 9-1 to qualify for the semifinals.

Canadian soccer fans hoping for a 'good journey' to World Cup after qualifying win in Hamilton

Kaitlin Coward was just trying to make it back to her seat when she started running and screaming with joy.

'We've got a chance to win it all!': NBA superstar Joel Embiid discusses his love of Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations

By Glen Levy and Amanda Davies, CNN

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Canada Stun US To Close In On World Cup Berth

Sadio Mane's Senegal March On To Cup Of Nations Semis

Women's Asia Cup: India Eye Podium Finish In Third-Fourth Place Play-Off Match vs China

Canadian soccer fans hoping for a 'good journey' to World Cup after qualifying win in Hamilton

'We've got a chance to win it all!': NBA superstar Joel Embiid discusses his love of Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations

Soccer-Tuchel keen to add Club World Cup crown to Chelsea trophy cabinet

Tuchel keen to add Club World Cup crown to Chelsea trophy cabinet

Canada defeats U.S. in Hamilton to remain unbeaten on impressive World Cup qualifying run