Canada has reached the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in its history following a narrow 1-0 victory over South Africa. The decisive goal came in the second minute of injury time, scored by Stephen Eustaquio.
This victory marks a significant milestone for the co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, who now advance to the tournament's knockout stage. The match, a report from BBC Sport confirmed, ended with a scoreline of South Africa 0-1 Canada.