Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCanada's Stephen Eustáquio (7) scores a goal against South Africa as Teboho Mokoena (4) chases during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match, in Los Angeles, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) (AP)Canada secured a 1-0 victory against South Africa in a World Cup knockout match, advancing to the last 16. Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, firing a low shot into the bottom corner. The match, held in Los Angeles, marked the first World Cup knockout appearance for both nations. Canada will now face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the round of 16 on 4 July. Later this evening Brazil face Japan and Germany face Paraguay.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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Follow live updates from the opening round of 32 match as South Africa take on co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles.