
29 June 2026
Eustaquio's Last-Gasp Goal Sends Canada Into Last 16
Stephen Eustaquio fired a stunning stoppage-time half volley to seal a 1-0 win over South Africa and make Canada the first team through to the round of 16.
Canada are through to the last 16 of the World Cup, and they did it the hard way. According to Sky Sports, Stephen Eustaquio chested the ball down inside the penalty area and buried a half volley into the far corner in the 92nd minute, breaking South African hearts and sending the co-hosts into the knockout rounds as the tournament's first confirmed qualifier.
The match had looked destined for extra time as South Africa defended with real discipline and courage. Keeper Ronwen Williams was in fine form throughout, and the hosts came agonisingly close to holding on. A header from Moise Bombito was cleared off the line by Aubrey Modiba, while Mbekezeli Mbokazi produced a last-ditch challenge to deny Jonathan David a tap-in with the goal wide open.
Then came Eustaquio's moment of magic, and Canada's bench erupted. The co-hosts are into the knockout stage, and the party is just getting started.
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