Stephen Eustáquio scores for Canada in World Cup knockout match
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Stephen Eustáquio scored in stoppage time to give Canada a 1-0 lead against South Africa in the Round of 32 of the World Cup on June 28, 2026. This marked Canada's first goal in a World Cup knockout stage. The game stemmed from a series of missed opportunities by Canada, which faced strong South African defense. Eustáquio's goal came just before what seemed to be imminent extra time. Canada advances to the Round of 16 and will face either the Netherlands or Morocco on July 4 in Houston.
- •Eustáquio scored in the 92nd minute for Canada.
- •The match was held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- •Canada finished second in Group B to advance.
- •Canada will play the Netherlands or Morocco next.
- •This is Canada's first ever knockout round appearance.
- 10:14 PMESPN — Co-hosts Canada beat SA to book 1st last-16 spot
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Late Eustáquio strike sends 'Canadian heroes' into World Cup last 16
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Stephen Eustaquio? Meet Canada's hero goal-scorer in World Cup Round of 32 win over South Africa
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Eustáquio scores Canada's first ever goal in a World Cup knockout round
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Eustáquio's late goal sends Canada to the World Cup Round of 16 in a 1-0 win over South Africa
"Stephen Eustáquio netted a special strike in stoppage time to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa in the opening last-32 game at the World Cup on Sunday. In the first ever World Cup knock-out clash for both sides, the co-hosts were the better team and finally made the breakthrough with extra-time looming.
"Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for its first knockout match victory in a World Cup.
"Stephen Eustaquio's leg lifted Canada to the Round of 16 for the first time with a game-winning goal against South Africa on Sunday.
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External links- ESPNJun 28, 2026, 10:14 PMCo-hosts Canada beat SA to book 1st last-16 spot
Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for its first knockout match victory in a World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 10:12 PMLate Eustáquio strike sends 'Canadian heroes' into World Cup last 16
Stephen Eustáquio netted a special strike in stoppage time to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa in the opening last-32 game at the World Cup on Sunday. In the first ever World Cup knock-out clash for both sides, the co-hosts were the better team and finally made the breakthrough with extra-time looming.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 9:25 PMWho is Stephen Eustaquio? Meet Canada's hero goal-scorer in World Cup Round of 32 win over South Africa
Stephen Eustaquio's leg lifted Canada to the Round of 16 for the first time with a game-winning goal against South Africa on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 9:02 PMStephen Eustáquio scores Canada's first ever goal in a World Cup knockout round
Canada is playing in its first World Cup knockout round. Stephen Eustáquio got them on the board with a goal against South Africa.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 8:57 PMStephen Eustáquio's late goal sends Canada to the World Cup Round of 16 in a 1-0 win over South Africa
Canada's World Cup run is still alive.
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