Eustaquio strikes in injury time to send Canada into World Cup last 16

Deep into stoppage time, with extra time looming, Stephen Eustaquio found the net to send Canada into the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The only goal of a tense round-of-32 clash against South Africa in Los Angeles sparked wild celebrations among the Canadian players and fans. The match, the first of the knockout stage, lived up to its billing as an exciting fixture, but it was decided by a single moment of precision from Eustaquio. Canada now await their opponents in the round of 16, a reward for surviving a gruelling encounter that saw chances at both ends. South Africa, who had fought valiantly, were left heartbroken as the final whistle confirmed their exit. The goal itself came from a well-worked move that carved open the South African defence, with Eustaquio applying the finish that will be remembered as a milestone in Canadian football history.