FIFA World Cup

South Africa vs Canada, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Round of 32

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South Africa
    FT
    0 - 1
    Canada
    • 90'+2': Stephen Eustáquio

    Stephen Eustáquio stoppage-time heroics send Canada to World Cup last-16

    Stephen Eustáquio scored in second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to earn their first knockout match victory in a World Cup.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 4': Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 4': Foul by Tajon Buchanan (Canada).
    • 6': Attempt saved. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Maxime Crépeau (Canada). Assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
    • 7': Attempt missed. Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
    • 9': Corner, Canada. Conceded by Thapelo Maseko.
    • 10': Foul by Nathan Saliba (Canada).
    • 10': Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 13': Foul by Richie Laryea (Canada).
    • 13': Thapelo Maseko (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 15': VAR Decision: Other Decision Cancelled.
    • 16': Corner, Canada. Conceded by Yaya Sithole.
    • 17': Attempt missed. Jonathan David (Canada) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Stephen Eustaquio with a cross following a corner.
    • 20': Nathan Saliba (Canada) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 20': Foul by Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa).
    • 21': Tani Oluwaseyi (Canada) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 21': Foul by Ime Okon (South Africa).
    • 22': Attempt saved. Derek Cornelius (Canada) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Stephen Eustaquio with a cross.
    • 23': Attempt blocked. Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Thapelo Maseko.
    • 23': Foul by Jonathan David (Canada).
    • 23': Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 23': Delay in match for a drinks break.
    • 26': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 35': Attempt saved. Tani Oluwaseyi (Canada) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Liam Millar.
    • 35': Corner, South Africa. Conceded by Liam Millar.
    • 36': Attempt missed. Ime Okon (South Africa) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Oswin Appollis with a cross following a corner.
    • 37': VAR Decision: Other Decision Cancelled.
    • 37': Richie Laryea (Canada) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 37': Foul by Thapelo Maseko (South Africa).
    • 39': Nathan Saliba (Canada) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 39': Foul by Yaya Sithole (South Africa).
    • 40': Tani Oluwaseyi (Canada) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 40': Foul by Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa).
    • 41': Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi (Canada) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Stephen Eustaquio with a cross following a set piece situation.
    • 43': Corner, Canada. Conceded by Khuliso Mudau.
    • 44': Attempt blocked. Moïse Bombito (Canada) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Stephen Eustaquio with a cross.
    • 44': Attempt saved. Tajon Buchanan (Canada) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Derek Cornelius.
    • 44': Foul by Nathan Saliba (Canada).
    • 44': Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+3': Foul by Tani Oluwaseyi (Canada).
    • 45'+3': Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 45'+4': First Half ends, South Africa 0, Canada 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins South Africa 0, Canada 0.
    • 45': Substitution, South Africa. Thalente Mbatha replaces Relebohile Mofokeng.
    • 49': Foul by Jonathan David (Canada).
    • 49': Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 49': Foul by Liam Millar (Canada).
    • 49': Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 52': Richie Laryea (Canada) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 52': Foul by Thalente Mbatha (South Africa).
    • 54': Foul by Richie Laryea (Canada).
    • 54': Thapelo Maseko (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 54': Foul by Nathan Saliba (Canada).
    • 54': Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 54': Nathan Saliba (Canada) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 57': Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 57': Foul by Thapelo Maseko (South Africa).
    • 57': Delay in match because of an injury Stephen Eustaquio (Canada).
    • 58': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 59': Substitution, Canada. Niko Sigur replaces Nathan Saliba.
    • 59': Substitution, Canada. Luc De Fougerolles replaces Moïse Bombito.
    • 60': Delay in match (South Africa).
    • 60': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 62': Attempt missed. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
    • 65': Attempt saved. Tani Oluwaseyi (Canada) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Niko Sigur with a through ball.
    • 65': Corner, Canada. Conceded by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
    • 66': Attempt missed. Luc De Fougerolles (Canada) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Stephen Eustaquio with a cross following a corner.
    • 67': Foul by Niko Sigur (Canada).
    • 67': Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 67': Niko Sigur (Canada) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 67': Delay in match for a drinks break.
    • 70': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 70': Substitution, Canada. Promise David replaces Tani Oluwaseyi.
    • 70': Substitution, Canada. Jacob Shaffelburg replaces Liam Millar.
    • 71': Foul by Richie Laryea (Canada).
    • 71': Thapelo Maseko (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 73': Foul by Niko Sigur (Canada).
    • 73': Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 75': Attempt missed. Thalente Mbatha (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Thapelo Maseko.
    • 75': Substitution, Canada. Alphonso Davies replaces Tajon Buchanan.
    • 75': Richie Laryea (Canada) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 75': Foul by Thalente Mbatha (South Africa).
    • 76': Attempt missed. Promise David (Canada) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jonathan David following a fast break.
    • 78': Attempt saved. Jonathan David (Canada) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top left corner by Ronwen Williams (South Africa). Assisted by Alphonso Davies.
    • 81': Foul by Jacob Shaffelburg (Canada).
    • 81': Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 85': Attempt missed. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Yaya Sithole.
    • 86': Foul by Niko Sigur (Canada).
    • 86': Oswin Appollis (South Africa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 86': Substitution, South Africa. Iqraam Rayners replaces Evidence Makgopa.
    • 86': Substitution, South Africa. Tshepang Moremi replaces Thapelo Maseko.
    • 87': Foul by Richie Laryea (Canada).
    • 87': Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 89': Derek Cornelius (Canada) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 89': Foul by Iqraam Rayners (South Africa).
    • 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+2': Goal! South Africa 0, Canada 1. Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
    • 90'+4': Offside, South Africa. Mbekezeli Mbokazi is caught offside.
    • 90'+6': Maxime Crépeau (Canada) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+6': Foul by Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa).
    • 90'+7': Second Half ends, South Africa 0, Canada 1.
    • 0': Match ends, South Africa 0, Canada 1.

    Statistics

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    16 Fouls 10
    2 Yellow Cards 0
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 1
    4 Corner Kicks 1
    1 Saves 5
    41.6 Possession 58.4
    12 SHOTS 6
    7 ON GOAL 1
    0.6 On Target % 0.2
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    298 Accurate Passes 466
    379 Passes 554
    0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
    5 Accurate Crosses 2
    13 Crosses 7
    0.4 Cross % 0.3
    31 Long Balls 72
    15 Accurate Long Balls 31
    0.5 Long Balls % 0.4
    0 Blocked Shots 1
    15 Effective Tackles 13
    20 Tackles 22
    0.8 Tackle % 0.6
    8 Interceptions 15
    16 Effective Clearances 33
    16 Clearances 33

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup

    Venue: SoFi Stadium
    Location: Inglewood, California, USA
    Attendance: 69,237

    Line-Ups

    RSA South Africa (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    1 Ronwen Williams (GK)
    14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
    21 Ime Okon
    6 Aubrey Modiba
    20 Khuliso Mudau
    10 Relebohile Mofokeng
    13 Sphephelo Sithole
    4 Teboho Mokoena
    17 Evidence Makgopa
    7 Oswin Appollis
    12 Thapelo Maseko
    South Africa Substitutes:
    Iqraam Rayners, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Jayden Adams, Samukele Kabini, Sipho Chaine, Olwethu Makhanya, Tshepang Moremi, Bradley Cross, Khulumani Ndamane, Thabang Matuludi, Lyle Foster, Thalente Mbatha, Ricardo Goss.

    CAN Canada (4-4-2)

    No. Name
    16 Maxime Crépeau (GK)
    13 Derek Cornelius
    15 Moïse Bombito
    22 Richie Laryea
    2 Alistair Johnston
    7 Stephen Eustáquio
    25 Nathan Saliba Yellow Card
    11 Liam Millar
    17 Tajon Buchanan
    12 Tani Oluwaseyi
    10 Jonathan David
    Canada Substitutes:
    Jonathan Osorio, Dayne St. Clair, Jacob Shaffelburg, Owen Goodman, Promise David, Jayden Nelson, Ali Ahmed, Joel Waterman, Mathieu Choinière, Alfie Jones, Luc de Fougerolles, Niko Sigur, Alphonso Davies, Cyle Larin.

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