Canada secures late win against South Africa to reach World Cup last 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Canada achieved a historic milestone by reaching the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating South Africa 1-0 in their first knockout match. The game, held in Los Angeles, was tightly contested with limited scoring opportunities. In a dramatic finish, Canada captain Stephen Eustaquio netted the decisive goal in the 92nd minute. This victory marks Canada's progression beyond the group stages for the first time in World Cup history, coming off a significant opening win against Qatar. They will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in the Round of 16 in Houston on July 4.
- •Canada defeats South Africa 1-0 in knockout round
- •Eustaquio scores game-winning goal in 92nd minute
- •Alphonso Davies makes first tournament appearance
- •Canada's first time advancing past group stage
- •Next match against Netherlands or Morocco on July 4
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup Day 18: Co-hosts Canada march on to last 16
- 10:22 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Group stage quiz after co-hosts Canada reach last 16
"Day 18 saw the first knockout game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and it was a historic one for co-hosts Canada.We’ve recapped all the happenings from Sunday’s action.Canada claim dramatic late win to...
"Test your memory of the 2026 Fifa World Cup group stages with our quiz after Canada became the first nation to reach the last 16.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 10:30 AMWorld Cup Day 18: Co-hosts Canada march on to last 16
Day 18 saw the first knockout game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and it was a historic one for co-hosts Canada.We’ve recapped all the happenings from Sunday’s action.Canada claim dramatic late win to...
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 10:22 AMWorld Cup 2026: Group stage quiz after co-hosts Canada reach last 16
Test your memory of the 2026 Fifa World Cup group stages with our quiz after Canada became the first nation to reach the last 16.
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