Canada edges South Africa 1-0 in World Cup knockout stage opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Canada competed against South Africa in the Round of 32 of the World Cup on June 28, 2026, winning 1-0. The match, held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, marked Canada's first knockout stage appearance in World Cup history. After a tightly contested game, Stephen Eustáquio scored a stoppage-time goal to secure the victory. Canada's coach, Jesse Marsch, praised the players as 'Canadian heroes' following the historic win, as the team advances to the Round of 16.
- •Canada won 1-0 against South Africa on June 28, 2026.
- •Stephen Eustáquio scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
- •Match took place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- •Canada's prior World Cup appearances ended in group stages.
- •Jesse Marsch called the players 'Canadian heroes' post-match.
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"For 10 consecutive days, starting with Canada’s triumphant Sunday, global soccer fans will be treated to a steady diet of win-or-go-home games.
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