South Africa 0-1 Canada Stats: Eustaquio the Star of the Show as World Cup Co-Hosts Reach Last 16
Canada advances to the World Cup Round of 16 after a 1-0 victory over South Africa, secured by a late goal from Stephen Eustáquio.
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The brief
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the first knockout match of the FIFA World Cup. Stephen Eustáquio scored the decisive goal late in the game, securing the win for the co-hosts.
Coverage from The Seattle Times and Opta Analyst highlights Eustáquio's performance as the star of the show. ESPN notes that Eustáquio equaled a World Cup record held by Andrea Pirlo with five assists, while Yahoo reported on celebrations by Canadian supporters at Niagara Falls.
Canada has reached the last 16 stage of the tournament. Coverage does not yet specify their next opponent or the exact date of the subsequent match.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the match?
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0.
Who scored the winning goal?
Stephen Eustáquio scored the late goal that secured the victory.
What record did Eustáquio achieve?
According to ESPN, Eustáquio equaled Andrea Pirlo's World Cup record with five assists.
Coverage (4)
- Canadian Supporters Celebrate World Cup Knockout Game Victory at Niagara Falls Yahoo · 7h ago
- Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio’s late goal The Seattle Times · 7h ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Eustáquio equals Pirlo's World Cup record with 5 as Canada make history ESPN · 7h ago
- South Africa 0-1 Canada Stats: Eustaquio the Star of the Show as World Cup Co-Hosts Reach Last 16 Opta Analyst · 7h ago
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