Canada advances to last-16 after late winner against South Africa
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Canada secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over South Africa on June 28, 2026. Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time goal in the 92nd minute after South Africa's defense had largely kept Canada at bay. Despite Canada missing a potential penalty, they found their breakthrough as Eustaquio capitalized on a moment in the box. Canada will next face either Morocco or the Netherlands on July 4 in Houston.
- •Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in Round of 32.
- •Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time.
- •Match held at SoFi Stadium, attendance of 69,237.
- •Canada's next match is against Morocco or Netherlands on July 4.
- •South Africa managed a strong defensive performance until the late winner.
"Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner for co-hosts Canada as they beat South Africa 1-0 to become the first team to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
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