Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the first match of the last 32 in Los Angeles, USA, on Monday morning.
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Co-host Canada has entered the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the first match of the last 32 in Los Angeles, USA, on Monday morning.
Stephane Estacuio scored the decisive goal in the second minute of injury time. His shot from the penalty box went wide. Canada will face the winner of the match between the Netherlands and Morocco in the last 16.
Canada and South Africa were both competing in the knockout stage for the first time. Canada had played all three of its group stage matches at home and came to the United States for the knockout stage. They will now travel to Houston, USA, for the next match.
Canada has made a big change since American coach Jesse Marsh arrived. After Estacuio scored, he entered the field and hugged his players with joy.
