BREAKING: South Africa OUT As Canada Qualify To World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 For FIRST TIME EVER
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Stephan Eustaquio scored a 92nd-minute winner as Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles to progress to the last 16 of the World Cup.
Co-hosts Canada lost their home advantage having failed to win Group B, but they still dominated a game between two sides each playing their first World Cup knockout match.
The game had appeared destined for extra time despite a string of chances for Canada, but Eustaquio made the one that came his way count to score what will instantly become the most famous goal in his country’s footballing history.
