Canada edged past South Africa 1-0 in a tense Group F encounter that went down to the wire, with a dramatic stoppage‑time goal sealing a spot in the World Cup's last 16.
A Late Surge in Inglewood
The decisive moment arrived in the 92nd minute when midfielder Stephen Eustaquio struck from outside the penalty area, sending the ball curling into the net and sparking jubilant celebrations among the Canadian bench.
Earlier in the match, defender Moise Bombito had forced a scramble in the South African box, his shot cleared off the line before the half‑hour mark, a narrow escape that underscored the defensive intensity of both sides.
The Canadian squad will now travel to Houston, Texas, to face the winner of the Morocco‑Netherlands clash on Saturday, a fixture that promises another high‑stakes showdown on North American soil.