South Africa 0 x 1 Canada: see the best moments from the World Cup game
Canada secured a place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by defeating South Africa 1-0, on Sunday (28), at SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California, in a duel valid for the second phase of the tournament.
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The goal that decided the match came only in stoppage time of the second half, in the 46th minute, with Stephen Eustáquio as the protagonist.
The decisive goal started by Jacob Shaffelburg, who crossed from the right aisle. After the South African defense was partially removed by Ime Okon, Eustáquio dominated the left field and finished low into the corner, leaving goalkeeper Ronwen Williams with no chance.
Until the goal, the match was marked by the balance and defensive solidity of South Africa, which dominated possession of the ball for practically the entire game.
Bafana Bafana, led by coach Hugo Broos, recorded 445 successful passes with 92% accuracy, in addition to 15 interceptions and 14 successful tackles, demonstrating organization in the defensive sector.
Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was a central figure for the South Africans, making at least four saves throughout the match, including an outstanding intervention in a shot by Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi, who had dominated behind the defense.
On the Canadian side, coach Jesse Marsch saw his team being more objective in their creation, with 13 total shots compared to just five of their opponents.
Canada was also superior in successful crosses, with six, and in assists for finishing, with ten, showing a more purposeful stance in the final third of the field.
Goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau was also called upon by the South Africans, making important saves, including an intervention on Oswin Appollis, who hit from outside the box in the second half.
Referee João Pedro da Silva Pinheiro issued two yellow cards during the match, both to Canadian players: Nathan-Dylan Saliba, in the 9th minute of the second half, and Niko Sigur, in the 21st minute.
The clash ended a historic trajectory for South Africa in the competition, which had advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in its four World Cup appearances - 1998, 2002, 2010 and 2026.
For Canada, the classification represents another unprecedented milestone: the North American team played in its third World Cup and reached the round of 16 of the tournament for the first time.
With the elimination, South Africa ended its participation in the World Cup with four points, the result of one victory, one draw and two defeats throughout the competition.
Canada, in turn, advances to the next phase with four points gained in the group stage, added to the result of this second phase, and awaits the definition of its opponent in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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