Los Angeles, United States, June 28, 2026 (AFP) - Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa

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2026-06-28

Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history. With both sides making their first-ever appearance in the knockout phase, the game appeared to be heading for extra time, before Eustaquio broke South African hearts with a clinical hit from just outside the area. Canada -- pl......

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