Stephen Eustaquio scores late winner as Canada advances in World Cup

BBC Sport1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:05 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Stephen Eustaquio scores late winner as Canada advances in World Cup
Summary

Stephen Eustaquio scored a 92nd-minute goal to help Canada edge past South Africa 1-0 in their World Cup knockout match. Canada dominated much of the game, with South Africa's Rowen Williams making several key saves. After a tense contest, Eustaquio's strike secured Canada's advancement to the last 16, setting up a future matchup against the Netherlands or Morocco.

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  • Eustaquio's late goal secures a 1-0 win for Canada.
  • Rowen Williams kept South Africa in the match with crucial saves.
  • Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco next.
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  • 9:24 PMBBC SportEustaquio scores in injury-time to take Canada through to the last 16
  • 9:05 PMYahoo SportsEustaquio’s 92-minute winner beats South Africa as Canada reach last 16
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Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterCanada captain Stephen Eustaquio made himself their hero firing home a 92nd-minute winner to beat South Africa 1-0 and progress to the last 16 in the World ...

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Stephen Eustaquio scores the only goal of the match against South Africa as Canada progresses to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

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