Canada snatches a last-minute win over South Africa and reaches the round of 16 in the World Cup

Los Angeles —
The Canadian team reached the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, after a difficult 1-0 victory over South Africa in a tense knockout match in the round of 32.

The match was cautious and closed for long periods, as the South African team managed to absorb the Canadian pressure and deny the hosts clear spaces inside the penalty area.

As the match approached its decisive stages, the Canadian team succeeded in snatching the winning goal, settling the match at a crucial moment and ending South Africa's hopes of continuing their journey in the tournament.

This victory represents a new historic milestone for Canadian football, as the team continued its journey in the first edition in which it succeeded in reaching the knockout stages.

The Canadian team awaits in the round of 16 the winner of the Morocco vs. Netherlands match, in an anticipated game to be held in Houston on July 4.