Stephen Eustáquio scores stoppage-time goal as Canada advances in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of stoppage time, leading Canada to a 1-0 victory over South Africa on June 28, 2026, in the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The win marks Canada's first knockout match victory in World Cup history, allowing them to advance to the round of 16. Canada created more chances during the match, particularly after introducing Alphonso Davies, who returned from injury. Eustáquio's goal came from a volley outside the penalty area after a defensive clearance from South Africa. The victory sets up a matchup against either the Netherlands or Morocco on July 4 in Houston.
- •Canada wins its first World Cup knockout match.
- •Eustáquio scores the decisive goal in stoppage time.
- •The match took place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- •Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco next on July 4.
- •Alphonso Davies returned to the squad after injury, impacting the match.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Eustáquio’s stoppage-time goal sends Canada to historic World Cup win
"LAFC midfielder Stephen Eustáquio picked the perfect place and the perfect moment to score the biggest goal in Canadian men’s soccer history on Sunday afternoon.
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