Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16..
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Canada secured a historic berth in the World Cup last 16 with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa, thanks to a late winning goal.
- Stephen Eustaquio scored the decisive goal in stoppage time.
- The match, played in Los Angeles, marked both teams' first appearance in the knockout stage.
- Canada will next face either the Netherlands or Morocco on July 4.
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