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Canada Stuns South Africa in Stoppage Time Thriller
29 Jun
Summary
- Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal to secure Canada's victory.
- Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams set a new FIFA World Cup record for most passes.
- Alphonso Davies made his tournament debut after recovering from injury.
Canada has advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles on June 29, 2026. Stephen Eustaquio scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, securing Canada's first-ever knockout stage win in the competition's history.
The match saw South Africa adopt a highly cautious approach, completing numerous passes in their own half with minimal attacking threat. Their goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, notably set a new FIFA World Cup record by completing 77 passes, surpassing Manuel Neuer's previous record. Despite his historic passing display, South Africa managed only one shot on target.
Canada's captain, Alphonso Davies, made his highly anticipated debut in the tournament, entering the match in the 75th minute. Davies had been sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Bayern Munich. His return boosts Canada's squad as they prepare for their next challenge against either Morocco or the Netherlands.
