South Africa v Canada - World Cup result as Stephen Eustaquio's late goal sends Jesse Marsch's co-hosts into last-16
World Cup / Last 32
Los Angeles Stadium / 28.06.2026
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- S. Eustáquio(90+2')
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Updated 28/06/2026 at 22:23 GMT+1
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22:03
CANADA TRIUMPH AS SOUTH AFRICA FALL SHORT
Canada moved into the round of 16 with a dramatic late win over South Africa.
The co-hosts finished second in their group, meaning they had to play in Los Angeles rather than their home country.
South Africa were one of nine African teams to progress from the group stages, but they created little throughout the match as they also became the first team to be knocked out of the round of 32.
It was Stephen Eustaquio who made the difference after few moments of quality in the match, with the Los Angeles FC man fizzing in an excellent half-volley from outside the box in injury time to decide the result.
It meant Canada secured a first World Cup knockout win in their history and were also able to use Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies for the first time in the tournament after he came on as a second-half substitute.
Their next match will come on Saturday, July 4, against the winner of Netherlands v Morocco, who play on Monday.
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Full time
90+7'
FULL TIME: SOUTH AFRICA 0-1 CANADA
The co-hosts have done it!
90+2'
GOAL! SOUTH AFRICA 0-1 CANADA - EUSTAQUIO SCORES
A superb goal from Eustaquio may have won it. A cross is headed out, it comes to the No. 7, who chests it down and fizzes a volley into the far corner.
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Goal
S. Eustáquio
Canada
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90+1'
FIVE MINUTES OF ADDED TIME INDICATED
No sign of a goal from either team, and just five minutes or so are likely to be added.
86'
DOUBLE SOUTH AFRICA SUB
Moremi and Raymers are on for Makgopa and Maseko
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Substitution in
T. Moremi
South Africa
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Substitution out
T. Maseko
South Africa
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85'
CREPEAU SAVE
Appollis with another sighter. Probably going wide, but the keeper dives to his left just in case.
82'
EXTRA TIME LOOMS
Neither side has shown the requisite quality to dominate and create regular chances. We're likely drifting to extra time.
78'
J. DAVID CHANCE
Good work from Davies again, and Jonathan David lashes a shot at the keeper from a tight angle.
76'
P. DAVID SHOT
Davies plays the ball forward quicky, it's teed up for Promise David, and he drills a couple of yards wide with a low shot from distance.
75'
DAVIES IS ON
The super left-sided Bayern Munich player replaces Buchanan.
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Substitution in
A. Davies
Canada
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Substitution out
T. Buchanan
Canada
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70'
DOUBLE CANADA SUB
Millar and Oluwaseyi are off, and Shaffelburg and Promise David are on.
Alphonso Davies yet to be introduced.
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Substitution in
J. Shaffelburg
Canada
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Substitution out
L. Millar
Canada
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68'
HYDRATION BREAK
Get some electrolytes going.
66'
MBOKAZI TO THE RESCUE
Canada break, Oluwaseyi scoots down the middle as he is released for a shot on goal. It's blocked by the keeper, and Mbokazi races back to clear as it loops towards goal. Nothing from the corner.
62'
SOUTH AFRICA CHANCE
Appollis, from distance, squeezes a shot a few yards wide. Not bad, but nothing special.
59'
SIGUR ON
That's the second change - for the booked Saliba,
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Substitution in
N. Sigur
Canada
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Substitution out
N. Saliba
Canada
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59'
TWO CHANGES FOR CANADA
De Fougerolles is the first man to come on.
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Substitution in
L. De Fougerolles
Canada
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Substitution out
M. Bombito
Canada
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54'
SALIBA BOOKED
Mudau is checked with a cynical challenge, and Saliba is the first player booked today.
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Yellow card
N. Saliba
Canada
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51'
CANADA THROW-IN
High up the pitch, Cornelius flicks on a long throw, but South Africa hoof it away.
46'
WE GO AGAIN
The second half starts.
45'
SUB FOR SOUTH AFRICA
A change for South Africa now.
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Substitution in
T. Mbatha
South Africa
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Substitution out
R. Mofokeng
South Africa
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