Canada defeats South Africa to advance in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 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.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — World 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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