Stephen Eustaquio scored in stoppage time as co-hosts Canada edged South Africa 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Sunday. Canada reached the last 16 for the first time after creating the better chances throughout. Jesse Marsch's side will next face the winners of the Netherlands-Morocco tie in Houston.
Stephen Eustaquio's last-gasp strike earned co-hosts Canada a hard-fought victory over South Africa in the Round of 32 to move into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
It was a tough battle against a talented and spirited South Africa, but Canada created the better chances throughout and Eustaquio stepped up to hammer home a stoppage-time winner.
Neither of these sides had ever made the knockout phase before and Canada will now continue their World Cup journey. Jesse Marsch's men will face the Netherlands-Morocco winners at Houston Stadium.
Canada had already achieved a series of historic milestones at FIFA World Cup 2026, including earning its first-ever point and first-ever victory at a FIFA World Cup. Now, with a place in the Round of 16 secured, Canada have an opportunity to build on its remarkable run and further establish itself on the world stage.