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Canada into last 16 with late winner

Published Sunday, June 28, 2026 · Updated June 29

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  • Historic Late-Goal Victory — 3 sources

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Canada secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with Stephen Eustaquio scoring a dramatic late winner in stoppage time. This win marks Canada's first-ever advancement to the World Cup's last 16 stage, a significant achievement for the co-hosts.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 with a late winner scored by Stephen Eustaquio in second-half stoppage time, securing their first-ever advancement to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
  • The match took place on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Inglewood, California, as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Historic Late-Goal Victory
  • BBC News

    Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic winner in injury time, leading co-hosts Canada to beat South Africa and advance to the World Cup last 16 for the first time.

  • Al Jazeera English

    Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in a thrilling stoppage-time victory, securing their first-ever spot in the FIFA World Cup last 16. Stephen Eustaquio scored the decisive goal, leading Canada to face either the Netherlands or Morocco next. The liveblog summary was null but covered the same event.

  • The Hindu

    Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 match, securing their first knockout win in the tournament. Stephen Eustaquio scored the decisive goal in second-half stoppage time in Inglewood, California. This historic achievement makes Canada the first team to advance to the Round of 16, a stage neither co-host had reached before.

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