South Africa vs Canada Result: South Africa 0–1 Canada — Round of 16 — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: South Africa 0–1 Canada at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood on June 28, 2026 — Round of 16, Match 73. Scorers: Canada: Stephen Eustaquio (90+2').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | South Africa 0–1 Canada |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Match | #73 (Round of 16) |
| Date | June 28, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 12:00 |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| Stage | Round of 16 — Match #73 |
| Goal scorers | Canada: Stephen Eustaquio 90+2' |
Goal Scorers
No goals
- 90+2'Stephen Eustaquio
Match Summary
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to open the Round of 16. Stephen Eustaquio scored in second-half stoppage time as the co-hosts edged a tight knockout tie and will face the winner of Netherlands vs Morocco.
Player of the match: Stephen Eustaquio.
Key Moments
- South Africa and Canada cancelled each other out for long periods in a cautious opening half.
- Canada grew into the game after the break without finding a clear breakthrough.
- Stephen Eustaquio struck in the 90+2nd minute to send the co-hosts through.
- South Africa pushed for a late equaliser but could not beat Dayne St. Clair.
Bracket Impact
Canada advance and will face the winner of Match #75 (Netherlands vs Morocco) in Match #90. South Africa are eliminated after a single-goal defeat in the opening Round of 16 tie.
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What This Means for South Africa & Canada
Canada advance; South Africa are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| South Africa | Eliminated |
| Canada | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the South Africa vs Canada score at World Cup 2026?
South Africa 0–1 Canada — played at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood on June 28, 2026 (Round of 16, Match #73).
Who won South Africa vs Canada World Cup 2026?
Canada won 1–0.
Where was South Africa vs Canada played?
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood — kickoff 12:00 local time.
What stage is South Africa vs Canada?
Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #73.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
Canada advance and will face the winner of Match #75 (Netherlands vs Morocco) in Match #90. South Africa are eliminated after a single-goal defeat in the opening Round of 16 tie.
Who scored in South Africa vs Canada?
Canada: Stephen Eustaquio 90+2'.