Canada defeats South Africa to advance in World Cup knockout stage
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Canada secured a dramatic injury-time victory over South Africa in their first-ever knockout stage match at the 2026 World Cup. Stephen Eustáquio scored the lone goal in the 92nd minute, while Alphonso Davies made his tournament debut as a substitute, generating excitement in the final moments. Despite missing a home advantage, Canada felt at home playing at SoFi Stadium. They will face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco match in the Round of 16 on July 4th.
- •Stephen Eustáquio scores in injury time for Canada.
- •Alphonso Davies makes his World Cup debut off the bench.
- •The match marks the first knockout stage game for both teams.
- •Canada will face either Netherlands or Morocco in the Round of 16.
- •The match took place at SoFi Stadium.
- 12:07 AMThe Guardian Sport — Alphonso Davies’ return brightens Canada’s landmark World Cup moment
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Davies returns as Canada through to Round of 16 in dramatic fashion
"The Bayern Munich star changed the game when he came on, opening the space for Stephen Eustáquio to shoot from for the match-winner For 75 minutes, Canada and South Africa struggled to find a way to break through in the World Cup’s inaugural round of 32 clash. Neither team ceded an inch. Canada couldn’t be baited into intensifying its press as South Africa dawdled playing out from the back. South Africa worked to advance upfield but struggled to find dangerous avenues into the box. Then, at long last, 345 minutes into Canada’s tournament, Alphonso Davies crossed the touchline for his first involvement at World Cup 2026. The game, for Canada and neutrals alike, greatly benefitted. Continue reading...
"FC Bayern's Alphonso Davies makes his 2026 World Cup debut off the bench in Canada's injury-time win over South Africa. It was the first-ever knockout stage game for both national teams. Stephen Eust�...
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 29, 2026, 12:07 AMAlphonso Davies’ return brightens Canada’s landmark World Cup moment
The Bayern Munich star changed the game when he came on, opening the space for Stephen Eustáquio to shoot from for the match-winner For 75 minutes, Canada and South Africa struggled to find a way to break through in the World Cup’s inaugural round of 32 clash. Neither team ceded an inch. Canada couldn’t be baited into intensifying its press as South Africa dawdled playing out from the back. South Africa worked to advance upfield but struggled to find dangerous avenues into the box. Then, at long last, 345 minutes into Canada’s tournament, Alphonso Davies crossed the touchline for his first involvement at World Cup 2026. The game, for Canada and neutrals alike, greatly benefitted. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 9:19 PMWorld Cup: Davies returns as Canada through to Round of 16 in dramatic fashion
FC Bayern's Alphonso Davies makes his 2026 World Cup debut off the bench in Canada's injury-time win over South Africa. It was the first-ever knockout stage game for both national teams. Stephen Eust�...
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