Canada scores in 92nd minute to earn first World Cup knockout stage victory over South Africa

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Canada entered Sunday’s Round of 32 match as a significant favorite to advance to the Round of 16 with a win over South Africa. But it wasn't as easy for the Canadians as the odds might have indicated.

The two teams entered second-half stoppage time locked in a 0-0 draw. But Canada managed to score the winner in the 92nd minute. A cross into the box by the Canadians landed directly on the head of a South African defender, but the header bounced right to the chest of Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio.

Canada players celebrate after winning their 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP)

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Eustáquio settled the ball onto his right foot and then made no mistake, ripping a shot into the lower-left corner of the net, past South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.

Canada generated the better chances throughout, putting seven shots on goal to South Africa's one and holding a 1.32-0.13 edge in expected goals, but the Canadians couldn't break through until Eustáquio's late winner.

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The goal propelled Canada to its first-ever knockout-match victory at a World Cup.

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