Canada edge South Africa to reach round of 16

A stoppage-time goal from Stevan Jovetić sends the host nation through, where they will face either Morocco or the Netherlands.

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Canada are through to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time winner against South Africa. They will face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the next round.

Key points

  • Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the round of 32
  • Eustaquio scored the winner in the 90+2 minute
  • Canada next face Morocco or the Netherlands

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Canada have advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating South Africa 1-0 in the round of 32, with the only goal arriving in the second minute of stoppage time.

Stephen Eustaquio scored the winner in the 90+2 minute to settle the match and send the hosts through.

Canada will face the winner of Monday’s round of 32 clash between Morocco and the Netherlands, scheduled for Tuesday.