The lead
June 28, 2026 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California, USA — Stephen Eustáquio stoppage-time heroics send Canada to World Cup last-16. Stephen Eustáquio scored in second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to earn their first knockout match victory in a World Cup.
How the match unfolded
This Round of 32 match finished 1-0 for Canada over South Africa in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Canada seized early momentum when Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. in the 90'+2'. 69,237 fans were in the building at SoFi Stadium.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Stephen Eustáquio scored in second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to earn their first knockout match victory in a World Cup.
Bookings: 2 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
Canada leave SoFi Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. Surviving the Round of 32 keeps Canada alive for Round of 16 action in early July. South Africa head home.
What comes next
Canada advance to the Round of 16 while the bracket continues across North American host cities through July 7.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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