Fifa World Cup: Canada edge South Africa 1
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Stephen Eustaquio. This victory marks a historic advancement for Canada into the last 16 of the tournament.
Why it matters
This is a significant sporting milestone for Canada, marking their first-ever progression to the knockout phase of the World Cup.
Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa today in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history.
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