Canada advances at FIFA World Cup after dramatic last-minute victory

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Canada will live to fight another day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Canadians took Los Angeles by storm on Sunday, defeating South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32 to advance to the Round of 16. It’s a historic victory, giving Canada its second-ever World Cup win, and its first in the knockout stages. Stephen Eustáquio was the hero for Canada, scoring a dramatic last-minute goal in injury time to secure the victory over South Africa. > CANADA HAS SCORED IN ADDED TIME! 🇨🇦 > > Stephen Eustáquio finds the back of the net to send Canada into jubilation!#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/F0Bt0xfCAC > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026 It was a scoreless first half that saw Canada and South Africa trade chances. The best look from a late corner-kick at the 43rd minute that caused chaos in the South African goal area, where both Moïse Bombito and Tajon Buchanan were denied on chances. Before that, it was Derek Cornelius who nearly scored for Canada at the 21st minute, but could not get enough on a header. > A mad scramble in the South Africa box has Canada come incredibly close but Ronwen Williams keeps it out.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/uDOejF6N6r > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026 The chess match continued into the second half, as both sides battled to open the scoring. Canada had a fantastic chance as Tani Oluwaseyi won a race to the ball, but couldn’t beat South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Jonathan David was then thwarted on the rebound. > Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David get a HUGE chance but South Africa keeps it out.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/llnOCGoXWe > > — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2026 Alphonso Davies made his long-awaited return to the pitch, coming on for Buchanan in the 74th minute. It’s been a historic run for Canada at this year’s World Cup, which now has two victories over South Africa and Qatar, a draw to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a loss to Switzerland. They are hoping to keep the good times going further into the knockout stages, but they will be up against their biggest challenge yet. Canada will now move on to Houston, where they will compete in the Round of 16 against the winner of tomorrow’s Netherlands-Morocco Round of 32 match. The Canadians will look to continue making history when their next match kicks off this Saturday. You might also like: - Here's who is playing in Vancouver for FIFA World Cup Round of 32 - Canada fans race to L.A. for FIFA World Cup but flights are outrageously expensive - Who Canada would play in FIFA World Cup Round of 16 if they beat South Africa