Canada Wins 1-0 Over South Africa to Reach 2026 World Cup Round of 16
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 with a stoppage-time goal by Stephen Eustaquio, securing their first-ever advancement to the last 16. Alphonso Davies, recovering from a hamstring injury, started on the bench. The match featured a controversial VAR decision denying Canada a potential penalty. South Africa, missing suspended player Themba Zwane, ended their tournament run after a competitive game in Los Angeles.