South Africa vs 28.06.26 19:000 – 1Full Time
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Match report
Late Eustáquio strike sends Canada past South Africa in last 32
Canada edged South Africa 1-0 in the World Cup Round of 32 at SoFi Stadium, with the only goal arriving deep into stoppage time to settle a tense, goalless stalemate. Referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro oversaw a contest that stayed level at 0-0 through the interval before Canada finally broke the deadlock.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The breakthrough came in the 90th minute when Stephen Eustáquio struck to make it 0-1, sending Canada through and leaving South Africa with no time to respond. Despite holding 58 percent of possession, South Africa could not force the decisive moment, while Canada made their late chance count.
Canada were far more direct in front of goal, registering 12 shots to South Africa's six and putting seven on target compared to just one for the hosts. That disparity, reflected in an expected goals reading of 1.32 to 0.13, underlined how much more clinical and threatening Jesse Marsch's side were despite seeing less of the ball.
Eustáquio scored the winning goal in the 90th minute and was rated 8.9, the highest mark of the match.
Canada's seven shots on target dwarfed South Africa's solitary effort, illustrating their greater cutting edge in the final third.
Canada won 1–0 away against South Africa (half-time 0–0).
South Africa met Canada in the World Cup (Round of 32). Kick-off was Sunday, 28 June 2026, 19:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium. Referee: Joao Pedro Pinheiro.
Team pages: South Africa · Canada · World Cup
Key moments
- 90' Goal: Stephen Eustáquio — 0–1 · Watch Stephen Eustáquio's goal video (90')
Starting line-ups
South Africa (4-2-3-1)
- 1 R. Williams
- 6 A. Modiba
- 14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- 21 Ime Okon
- 20 K. Mudau
- 13 Sphephelo Sithole
- 4 T. Mokoena
- 7 O. Appollis
- 10 R. Mofokeng
- 12 T. Maseko
- 17 E. Makgopa
Canada (4-4-2)
About this match
On this page: the South Africa vs Canada final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from South Africa 0–1 Canada. Explore more on the South Africa and Canada team pages or the World Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of South Africa vs Canada?
Canada won 1–0 away against South Africa (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in South Africa vs Canada?
Stephen Eustáquio (90') for Canada.
›Where can I watch South Africa vs Canada highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from South Africa 0–1 Canada are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.