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Canada reaches World Cup Round of 16 after late goal against South Africa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Canada reaches World Cup Round of 16 after late goal against South Africa
Summary

Canada secured a place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles on June 28. Stephen Eustaquio scored the decisive goal in the 92nd minute, lifting the co-hosts into the knockout stage for the first time. Despite a tense match with limited high-quality chances on both sides, Canada maintained pressure throughout the game, with appeals for a penalty going unheeded before Eustaquio's late strike. Canada now awaits the winner of the Morocco-Netherlands match for their next game on Saturday in Houston.

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  • •Stephen Eustaquio scored in stoppage time to secure the win.
  • •Canada had several chances but struggled to find the net.
  • •Aubrey Modiba and Mbekezeli Mbokazi made key defensive plays for South Africa.
  • •The match was held at the Los Angeles Stadium.
  • •Canada awaits the winner of Morocco vs. Netherlands next.
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  • 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Last-gasp Stephen Eustaquio strike fires Canada into Round of 16 and all the best bits from World Cup Day 18
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There was some very late drama as the co-hosts made it through.

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