Co-hosts Canada became the first team to book a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday.
Stephen Eustaquio struck deep into stoppage time to send Canada into the last 16, breaking South African hearts in a tense Round of 32 clash at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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With both sides making their first-ever appearance beyond the World Cup group stage, the contest looked destined for extra time before Eustaquio produced the decisive moment in the 92nd minute.
The Porto midfielder, who spent last season on loan at Los Angeles FC, controlled the ball on his chest before unleashing a superb strike from just outside the penalty area that beat South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and nestled into the bottom corner.
