A Canadian soccer fan experienced a moment of dismay during the national team's World Cup knockout round game against South Africa when her phone was lost over a stadium barrier during a Mexican wave celebration. The incident occurred at the Los Angeles Stadium and was captured by FOX's broadcast cameras. As the fan enthusiastically raised her arms during the wave, she accidentally let go of her phone, which then disappeared over the barrier. The fan's reaction of horror was visible on screen, and a slow-motion replay of the moment was later shared by the official FOX Sports account on X with the caption "OH NO."
This unexpected event provided a notable moment during a historic match for the Canadian national team. Despite being co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, Canada played this knockout fixture on American soil following a 2-1 group stage loss to Switzerland. However, the team secured a 1-0 victory against South Africa, with midfielder Stephen Eustaquio scoring the decisive goal in added time. Canada has now advanced to the round of 16 and will face either Morocco or the Netherlands in their next match.
Separately, Canadian national team manager Jesse Marsch drew criticism for singing the Canadian national anthem prior to the match. Marsch, an American who manages Canada's men's soccer team, linked arms with coaches and sang 'O Canada' loudly. This action prompted negative reactions on social media, with some users labeling him a "fake patriot" and a "traitor."
Marsch previously managed the U.S. men's national team as an assistant coach in 2010 and has spoken about encouraging players to sing the American anthem. His decision to sing 'O Canada' sparked debate among fans regarding his loyalties.
