Canada’s Round of 32 match against South Africa on Sunday — the first World Cup elimination game for both countries — feels destined to be decided quickly.

The move comes as Ottawa weighs splitting its fighter fleet while broadening defense partnerships beyond the U.S., but timing is an issue.

Follow live updates as the co-hosts look to win Group B in front of their home fans in Vancouver.

Canada fell out of first on the final matchday in group play at the World Cup, losing 2-1 to eventual Group B winner Switzerland.

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Canada and Japan are working on a range of mining projects, including potential joint stockpiling, Canada's trade minister told Reuters, as Japan moves to diversify supplies of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China.

Canada's men's volleyball team came up just short in a back-and-forth 3-2 (25-27, 25-22, 21-25, 25-18, 15-11) loss to Bulgaria on Saturday in Volleyball Nations League action.