Canada advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic 1–0 victory over South Africa on Sunday, 28 June 2026, at the Round of 32 stage on Matchday 32. The decisive moment arrived deep into second-half stoppage time when Stephen Eustaquio struck in the 90+2nd minute to break the deadlock. The match, which kicked off at 19:00 UTC under Portuguese referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro, remained goalless at half-time after a tense opening 45 minutes. Canada's Nathan-Dylan Saliba ...

The World Cup Round of 32 reaches Matchday 32 on Sunday, 28 June 2026, with a single-elimination knockout tie between South Africa and Canada kicking off at 19:00 UTC. Both nations enter this fixture knowing defeat ends their tournament immediately, with no second chances and no safety net. No meetings between these sides are recorded in the database covering the past year, though both nations have competed in previous World Cups and bring distinct footballing identities to this stag...