29.06.2026 00:10
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 with a goal in the 90+2 minute and advanced to the round of 16 in the World Cup.
South Africa faced Canada in the round of 32 match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Canada won the match played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with a score of 1-0.
GOAL IN THE 90+2 MINUTE THAT SECURED THE ROUND
The first half of the match was slow-paced and no goals were scored. Canada found the goal they were looking for in the final moments of the match. In the 90+2 minute, Eustaquio received the ball in front of the South African penalty area and his shot from the right diagonal sent the ball into the net.
CANADA IN THE ROUND OF 16
With this result, Canada, one of the tournament's host nations, advanced to the round of 16. Canada will face the winner of the Netherlands-Morocco tie in this round. South Africa, which achieved its best World Cup performance in history, bid farewell to the tournament.