
Canada Advances to World Cup Last 16 with Late Victory Over South Africa
A late goal secured Canada’s first ever spot in the tournament’s knockout stage, as the team overcame a disciplined South African side and a packed schedule to move forward.
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A late goal secured Canada’s first ever spot in the tournament’s knockout stage, as the team overcame a disciplined South African side and a packed schedule to move forward.

In a tightly contested match in Inglewood, California, Canada edged South Africa 1‑0, advancing to the World Cup’s Round of 16 for the first time in nation history.

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A dramatic stoppage-time goal by Stephen Eustaquio sent Canada past South Africa and into the knockout round, where they will meet the Netherlands or Morocco.

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A dramatic late goal by Stephen Eustaquio secures a 1-0 victory over South Africa, advancing Canada to the knockout stage. Coach Jesse Marsch praises the player's leadership amid personal loss, while the team prepares for a pivotal clash with Morocco or the Netherlands in Houston.

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A dramatic stoppage‑time strike by Stephen Eustáquio sealed a 1‑0 win for Canada against South Africa, advancing the side to the tournament's last 16 and setting the stage for the 2026 host nation's ambitions.

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A tense knockout match saw Canada edge past South Africa 1‑0, with Stephen Eustaquio scoring in stoppage time. The win marks the nation’s first ever last‑16 appearance and puts them on a collision course with either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.

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A late strike by Stephen Eustáquio and a heroic comeback by Alphonso Davies secured Canada’s 1‑0 win over South Africa, sending the team into the next round.

A late goal by Stephen Eustaquio secures Canada's 1‑0 win over South Africa and a place in the tournament's last 16.

A late goal by Stephen Eustaquio clinches a 1‑0 victory for Canada over South Africa, sending the team into the knockout stage and setting up a Saturday match against the Morocco‑Netherlands winner in Houston.
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Stephen Eustaquio’s dramatic stoppage‑time goal earned Canada a historic win over South Africa, propelling the team into the Round of 16 where they will meet the Netherlands‑Morocco winner in Houston.