Canada reaches World Cup round of 16 with historic win over South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Canada advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after defeating South Africa, marking their first progression beyond the group stage in World Cup history. Stephen Eustáquio scored the decisive goal, celebrated at the Canucks’ fan fest. This achievement comes after Canada had previously participated in the World Cups of 1986 and 2022, both times exiting in the group stages. Canada now awaits their next opponent, either Morocco or the Netherlands, in the knockout round.
- •Canada defeats South Africa to secure a place in the round of 16.
- •Eustáquio scores the key goal in the match.
- •Canada previously failed to advance past group stages in 1986 and 2022.
- •Next match will be against Morocco or the Netherlands.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Canada make World Cup history with first Last-16 qualification
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — 🥹Emotional: how Canada’s goal sealed a place in the last 16
"Canada have reached the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time in their history after edging past South Africa 1-0.Stephen Eustáquio scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time to...
"Without a doubt, Canada has made history after defeating South Africa, as they have reached the World Cup round of 16 for the first time ever. Let’s remember that they qualified for two World Cups: ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:20 AMCanada make World Cup history with first Last-16 qualification
Canada have reached the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time in their history after edging past South Africa 1-0.Stephen Eustáquio scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time to...
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 9:46 PM🥹Emotional: how Canada’s goal sealed a place in the last 16
Without a doubt, Canada has made history after defeating South Africa, as they have reached the World Cup round of 16 for the first time ever. Let’s remember that they qualified for two World Cups: ...
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