30 June 2026
Canada's Stoppage-Time Drama Seals Last-16 Spot
Stephen Eustaquio's late winner gave Canada a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa and a place in the World Cup Round of 16.
In a tense and dramatic Group Stage finale, Canada edged past South Africa thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Stephen Eustaquio, according to beIN Sports. The late strike sent the Canadian side into the knockout rounds and ended Bafana Bana's World Cup journey.
The result was the kind of squeaky, nerve-shredding finish that World Cups are made of. Canada, already buoyed by Alphonso Davies's return, found a way to get the job done when it mattered most, with Eustaquio delivering the decisive moment deep into added time.
Canada's place in the last 16 marks a genuine milestone for a nation still finding its footing on the world stage. The drama of how they got there will only add to the story.
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