Canada Vs South Africa Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32: Eustaquio's Late Goal Sends CAN To Round Of 16

Predicted South Africa: Williams; Mudau, Mbokazi, Okon, Modiba; Mbatha, Mokoena; Maseko, Mofokeng, Appollis; Makgopa

Predicted Canada: Crepeau; Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Eustaquio, Saliba, Ahmed; David, Larin

Canada: Crepeau (GK); Johnston, Cornelius, Bombito, Laryea; Eustaquio, Millar, Saliba, Ahmed; David, Oluwaseyi, Buchanan

South Africa: R. Williams (GK), Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba; Sithole, Mokoena; Maseko, Mofokeng, Appollis, Makgopa

“It was a hugely emotional moment – getting past the group stage for the first time,” the 74-year-old, who guided Cameroon to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, told the AFP news agency.

“We were not good against Mexico and a little better against the Czechs. That meant we had to defeat Korea. There was enormous pressure on us, but we made it.

“We are ready for the Canadians. My team will fight for 90 minutes, and longer if necessary. Let us hope for another good result.”

Moise Bombito, Stephen Eustaquio, Tani Oluwaseyi, and Liam Millar come in today for Luc De Fougerolles, Cyle Larin, Mathieu Choiniere and Ali Ahmed for the Canadians.

As for Bafana Bafana, Teboho Mokoena comes in for Thalente Mbatha in midfield.

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The players await to be summoned out onto the pitch. National Anthems time.

Canada get the World Cup round of 32 under way at the noisy Los Angeles Stadium.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 1'

Ime Okon sends the ball soaring, and South Africa charges ahead. It lands at Teboho Mokoena's feet just outside the box, and he opts to challenge Maxime Crepeau with an early shot.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 7'

After a very slow start, the game has sprung into life with action at either end. Both teams want to get that early goal, with CAN and RSA defences look to be on their toes in these early exchanges.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 12'

Canada break qucikly with Liam Millar down the left but he opts to come back in on his right when the pass was on.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 15'

As we witness Hollywood actress Jessica Alba, one can surely not miss the way RSA are playing football. It is pleasing to the eye.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 19'

Tani Oluwaseyi is clattered and Canada have a free-kick in a decent spot. Stephen Eustaquio takes the free-kick as his delivery reaches the head of Derek Cornelius but the latter cannot direct it goalward.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 23'

There is a sense of authority when RSA attack with every fluid attack at the end of it. Bafana Bafana are really growing in this match.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 30'

A rare attack from CAN as South Africa play a loose pass as it results to half a chance for Tani Oluwaseyi but it's straight at Ronwen Williams.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 35'

Canada earn a free-kick near the corner flag. Stephen Eustaquio's cross is headed by Tani Oluwaseyi, but it sails high above the goal.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 41'

How in the world have CAN not scored there? Moise Bombito rises high to head but Aubrey Modiba makes a stunning clearance off the line.

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Half-time whistle and CAN boss Jesse Marsch is not happy with the ref as he looks to heading towards his direction but is pulled over.

South Africa 0-0 Canada

South Africa get the ball rolling for the second half. Bafana Bafana make one change at the break with Relebohile Mofokeng making way for Thalente Mbatha.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 46'

Second-half has started with a timid attack with both teams yet to test opposition goal.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 50'

Nathan Saliba picks up a yellow card.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 55'

Ball lands on to the feet of RSA's Oswin Appollis who checks and releases a shot from long range but it is wide off the mark.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 63'

Canada look certain to score as Tani Oluwaseyi forces a save from Ronwen Williams. Jonathan David looks to direct it towards goal but some heroic defending from Mbekezeli Mbokazi denies the host nation.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 66'

Marsch has seen enough as he decides to make some changes as Tani Oluwaseyi and Liam Millar make way for Promise David and Jacob Shaffelburg.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 71'

CAN fans are happy as their main man, Alphonso Davies makes way and the Bayern man immediately makes an impact as he plays the ball through to Promise David, who drags a shot inches wide of the post.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 77'

Into the final 10 minutes we go. Everytime Alphonso Davies has the ball, the CAN fans get excited. The Bayern Munich man makes things happen and surely he can add the 'X-factor'.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 80'

With both teams cancelling each other out, it seems extra-time could decide the fate of this game.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 86'

Stephen Eustaquio with an injury-time winner for CAN as SA fall to their knees. Eustaquio is on the edge of the box and he smashes it into the bottom corner. Canadian fans and the bench go bonkers.

South Africa 0-0 Canada 90+2'

Canada survive the late pressure from South Africa to hang on to their slender lead and win the match to make it through to the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time! CAN fans and the players are all happy. Jesse Marsch shakes hands with his counterpart from RSA as Bafana Bafana players look crestfallen.

South Africa 0-1 Canada