Englewood, USA – Canada secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa. The match took place at Los Angeles Stadium as part of the Round of 32.
The match was evenly contested, with both teams making attempts to open the scoring. However, the net remained untouched until the final minutes of the game.
In stoppage time, Stephen Eustakio finally broke the deadlock against South Africa. He unleashed a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that found the back of the net in the 90+2 minute, securing his country’s passage to the round of 16.
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— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) June 28, 2026With this victory, the Canadian national team continued its journey in the tournament. They will face the winner of the Morocco-Netherlands match in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, South Africa’s adventure ended in the Round of 32, after having reached the knockout stages by finishing second in Group A.
