Round of 32
South Africa 0-1 Canada
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 with a stunning last-minute goal to reach the round of 16 for the first time ever.
How the match went
This was a true knockout game, where the winner goes through and the loser goes home.
South Africa and Canada both knew one mistake could end their World Cup.
So both teams played it safe, and the first half ended 0-0.
It stayed locked at 0-0 deep into the second half, and a penalty shootout felt close.
Then, in the very last minute, Canada's midfielder Stephen Eustaquio tried something special.
He hit a long-range volley from outside the box, and it flew into the bottom corner past keeper Ronwen Williams.
It was a goal good enough to win any game, and it came right when South Africa thought they had survived.
That made it 1-0, and Canada had no time left to give it back.
The best part for Canada is what it means, because it is their first ever knockout win at a World Cup.
For South Africa it is a heartbreaking way to go out, beaten by one moment of magic.
Key moments
- ⚽ 90+2' Eustáquio (Canada)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Sunday, June 28
- Kickoff Time
- 12:00 (Los Angeles time)
- Stage
- Round of 32
- Stadium
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
What's next for Canada?
Canada are through to the round of 16, and as co-hosts that dream just got bigger.
This is their first ever knockout win at a World Cup, so it is a huge night for the country.
Next they play the winner of Netherlands vs Morocco, which is a big step up.
But after a win like that, Canada will believe they can keep going.
It is over for South Africa
South Africa are out, beaten 1-0 by a goal that came in the very last minute.
It is a cruel way to lose, because they defended well for almost the whole game.
Still, they were the lowest-ranked team in their group and finished 2nd, which was a proud run.
They go home with their heads held high, and the future looks bright for this young team.
Common questions
Where and when was South Africa vs Canada played?
The game was played on June 28, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, near Los Angeles. It was a round of 32 knockout match at the 2026 World Cup.
What was the final score of South Africa vs Canada?
Canada won 1-0. It was 0-0 at half-time, and the only goal came in the very last minute.
Who scored for Canada against South Africa?
Stephen Eustaquio scored the only goal in the very last minute. He hit a stunning long-range volley from outside the box into the bottom corner.
What does this result mean for both teams?
Canada are through to the round of 16, their first ever knockout win at a World Cup. South Africa are out, ending a proud run as the lowest-ranked team in their group.