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Canada advances in World Cup with stoppage-time goal against South Africa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Canada advances in World Cup with stoppage-time goal against South Africa
Summary

Canada faced South Africa in a Round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Inglewood, California, on June 28. A stoppage-time goal from Stephen Eustaquio secured a 1-0 victory for Canada, earning them a place in the Round of 16 for the first time in their World Cup history. The match drew considerable celebrity attention, including Jessica Alba, Simu Liu, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, highlighting the significance of the event. Canada will next play in Houston against either Morocco or the Netherlands on July 4.

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  • •Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32.
  • •Stephen Eustaquio scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
  • •The match took place at the Los Angeles Stadium.
  • •Celebrities like Jessica Alba and Simu Liu attended the match.
  • •Canada will face Morocco or the Netherlands next on July 4.
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  • 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jessica Alba, Katy Perry among celebrities at Canada-South Africa in World Cup Round of 32
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Jessica Alba, Simu Liu, Cristo Fernandez Gianni Infantino and a star-studded list of celebrities attended Canada's historic Round of 32 showdown.

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