Canada's Stephen Eustaquio scores his side's opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 Sunday in a round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Inglewood, California, advancing to the round of 16 and sending South Africa home.
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South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole and Canada’s Jonathan David (10) go for a header during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)General view during the pre game ceremony before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Canada and South Africa in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)Canada’s Tani Oluwaseyi (12) and South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)Canada’s Tajon Buchanan, left, and South Africa’s Mbekezeli Mbokazi battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)Canada’s Moise Bombito reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against South Africa in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)South Africa’s Aubrey Modiba, (6), blocks a header by Canada’s Moise Bombito during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)Canada’s Jonathan David, front, and South Africa’s Mbekezeli Mbokazi battle for the ball Jonathan David, Mbekezeli Mbokazi during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio (7) scores their opening goal past South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams (1) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between South Africa and Canada in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Canada’s Luc de Fougerolles (4) and South Africa’s Mbekezeli Mbokazi (14) jump for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between South Africa and Canada in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio scores his side’s opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio (7) celebrates scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio (7) scores his side’s opening goal during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match between South Africa and Canada in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Canada head coach Jesse Marsch celebrates after Stephen Eustaquio scored their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)Players of Canada celebrate after Stephen Eustaquio scored the opening goal during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match between South Africa and Canada in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau celebrates with the fans on the stands after winning the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against South Africa in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)Players of South Africa reacts after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Canada in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)South Africa’s Aubrey Modiba reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Canada in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio (7) celebrates scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)Canada head coach Jesse Marsch, center, celebrates with his players afte the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against South Africa in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)
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