Canada produced the most significant result in the history of its men’s national soccer team, edging South Africa 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
The decisive goal arrived deep in stoppage time when Stephen Eustaquio struck from the top of the penalty box, a 92nd-minute finish that sent the SoFi Stadium crowd into raptures.
The victory eliminated South Africa, who had reached the knockout stage but could not survive the single-elimination opener. For Canada, the win marked a milestone moment on the global stage.
The late drama set the tone for the knockout rounds, with Canada advancing and South Africa’s tournament ending in heartbreak.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/live/world-cup-2026-scores-results-schedule-live-updates-round-of-32-173000083.html