Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles and became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The decisive goal for the Canadians was scored by Eustaquio in the 92nd minute with a precise strike from the edge of the penalty area. Canada now await the winner of the match between the Netherlands and Morocco. “We never stopped believing,” said Eustaquio, “and I think we really deserved that goal.” “We lost the match because, compared to our opponents, we lacked power and pace,” said South Africa’s manager, Hugo Broos. “It was certainly a difficult match. But, looking back, we can be quite satisfied with what we achieved. We’re disappointed – we wanted to win – but we mustn’t be too hard on ourselves. What we did was positive, and I’m very happy and proud of my team.”
World Cup: Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the last 16
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles and became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The decisive goal for the Canadians was scored by Eustaquio in the 92nd minute with a precise strike from the edge of the penalty area. Canada now await the winner of the match between the Netherlands and Morocco. “We never stopped believing,” said Eustaquio, “and I think we really deserved that goal.” “We lost the match because, compared to our opponents, we lacked power and pace,” said South Africa’s manager, Hugo Broos. “It was certainly a difficult match. But, looking back, we can be quite satisfied with what we achieved. We’re disappointed – we wanted to win – but we mustn’t be too hard on ourselves. What we did was positive, and I’m very happy and proud of my team.”
