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LIVE UPDATES: South Africa 0-1 Canada World Cup 2026 – Follow all the action, the goals and celebrations

Eric Kwafo June 28, 2026
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Canada are through to the Round 16 stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

90+7’ FULL-TIME IN LOS ANGELES! João Pinheiro brings the match to an end as Canada hold on for a dramatic 1–0 victory over South Africa, sealed by a late strike from Stephen Eustáquio.

90+2’ GOAL! Canada strike at the death! Stephen Eustáquio reacts quickest to a rebound at the edge of the box and fires a low finish into the bottom corner. Ronwen Williams is beaten and Canada take a decisive 1–0 lead in stoppage time.

89’ Oswin Appollis tries to slip in Iqraam Rayners with a clever through ball, but a Canadian defender reads it perfectly and cuts it out at the vital moment.

83’ Thalente Mbatha attempts to release Oswin Appollis, but the Canadian defence stays alert and intercepts the pass.

76’ Promise David goes close with a stunning long-range volley that flies just wide of the left post.

75’ Thapelo Maseko breaks forward and lays it off to Thalente Mbatha, who fires high and wide from the edge of the box.

67’ Ime Okon switches play with a crossfield pass, but it fails to find any teammate as Canada remain compact and alert to the danger.

65’ Huge chance for Canada! Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi latches onto a perfectly timed pass and goes one-on-one with Ronwen Williams, but the South African goalkeeper stands tall and produces a brilliant save, leaping acrobatically to deny him. Canada earn a corner as the pressure continues to build.

62’ So close for Oswin Appollis! The South African attacker lets fly from long range with a brilliant effort that whistles just inches wide of the right post. It would have been a spectacular goal had it found the target.

59’ Jesse Marsch makes Canada’s first substitution of the evening as Luc De Fougerolles comes on to replace Moïse Bombito.

57’ Play is temporarily halted after Stephen Eustáquio goes down injured and requires treatment from the medical staff.

56’ Aubrey Modiba delivers a dangerous ball into the area and Thalente Mbatha gets on the end of it, but Maxime Crépeau reacts quickly to come off his line and stop the move.

54’ Richie Laryea brings down his opponent and referee João Pinheiro immediately blows for the foul.

47’ Liam Millar reacts quickest to a loose ball on the edge of the area and strikes first time, but the effort sails high over the crossbar. Canada continue to push for the opening goal early in the second half.

46’ The second half is underway in Los Angeles as referee João Pinheiro restarts the match.

46’ Hugo Broos makes the first substitution of the evening for South Africa as Relebohile Mofokeng makes way for Thalente Mbatha.

45+5’ The referee brings an entertaining first half to an end with the scores still level after 45 minutes.

45+2’ Nathan Saliba attempts a long pass forward in search of Tajon Buchanan, but South Africa remain organised at the back and clear the danger comfortably.

45’ Richie Laryea goes down inside the South African penalty area following a challenge from a defender, but the referee is unmoved and signals for play to continue despite Canada’s appeals.

44’ Canada come agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock. Moïse Bombito rises to meet a cross and directs a header towards the bottom corner, but the effort is blocked by a South African defender. The rebound falls kindly for Tajon Buchanan, who fires a powerful shot towards the right side of goal, only for Ronwen Williams to produce another stunning reflex save. A huge missed opportunity for Canada and a massive moment from the South African goalkeeper.

40’ Mbekezile Mbokazi lunges into a heavy challenge near the touchline, conceding a free kick to Canada. The referee keeps his cards in his pocket despite protests from the Canadian players.

35’ Ronwen Williams is called into action once again as Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi finds space inside the area and fires a fierce effort towards the roof of the net, but the South African captain reacts brilliantly to make the save.

31’ Teboho Mokoena swings a cross into the penalty area for South Africa, but Maxime Crépeau comes off his line confidently to collect the ball.

27’ Play resumes in Los Angeles after the brief interruption, with both sides looking to regain their rhythm.

24’ The referee pauses the match for a cooling break as temperatures continue to rise during this Round of 32 encounter.

23’ Teboho Mokoena unleashes a powerful strike from distance, but a Canadian defender throws himself in the way to make a crucial block and deny South Africa a clear sight of goal.

22’ Huge chance for Canada! Derek Cornelius rises inside the box to meet the resulting free kick with a strong header destined for the middle of the net, but Ronwen Williams produces a brilliant reflex save to keep the scores level.

17’ Jonathan David creates space for himself inside the area and fires an effort towards goal, but the strike drifts comfortably wide of the right post. Canada are beginning to ask more questions of the South African defence.

16’ Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi attempts to slip a clever through pass into the path of Jonathan David from the edge of the box, but South Africa react quickly to clear the danger away.

14’ Oswin Appollis combines neatly with Relebohile Mofokeng, but Canada’s defence stands firm and shuts down the attack before a shot can be taken.

10’ Canada fail to make the corner count as Stephen Eustáquio overhits the delivery and sends the ball out of play.

8’ Tajon Buchanan tries to take on his marker for Canada, but the move breaks down as South Africa clear the danger. The ball rolls out of play for a goal kick to Bafana Bafana.

7’ Liam Millar delivers a dangerous cross into the area, but the South African defence reacts quickly to clear. Moments later, Stephen Eustáquio tries his luck from long range after picking up the rebound, but the effort flies well over the crossbar. A disappointing finish from the midfielder.

5’ Teboho Mokoena spots the run of Oswin Appollis with an excellent lofted pass, but the winger cannot create enough space to get a shot away. South Africa will settle for a throw-in deep in the Canadian half.

2’ Richie Laryea looks to break free for Canada, but an opposing player gets across quickly to clear the danger away.

1’ We are underway in Los Angeles as the Round of 32 clash between South Africa and Canada kicks off. Enjoy the game!

Before kick-off, Portuguese referee João Pinheiro was confirmed as the match official for today’s encounter.

Stay tuned for live minute-by-minute updates, goals, celebrations, team news and all the drama from Los Angeles.

Canada will also be monitoring the fitness of captain Alphonso Davies and midfielder Stephen Eustáquio ahead of kick-off, while South Africa report no major injury concerns.

The midfielder has already contributed one goal and two assists in just two appearances, surpassing the total goal involvements from his first 15 international matches combined.

For Canada, Nathan Saliba has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the tournament.

His only effort on target proved decisive in the victory over South Korea.

Thapelo Maseko has been South Africa’s biggest attacking threat so far, taking eight shots during the group stage.

Key Players to Watch

There have been six red cards across Canada’s last ten matches.

Ten of Canada’s last 13 fixtures have also ended with under 2.5 goals scored.

Six of South Africa’s last seven matches have produced under 2.5 goals.

South Africa have scored one goal or fewer in each of their last eight matches.

Hot Stats and Streaks

Canada have also lost both of their previous competitive matches against African opposition, including a defeat to Morocco at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

South Africa won the only previous meeting between the two nations, recording a 2-0 victory back in 2007.

Head-to-Head History

Despite that setback, Canada impressed heavily during the group phase, scoring eight goals and registering 21 shots on target, ten more than they managed across their previous two World Cup appearances combined.

Canada are also making history tonight as the first World Cup host nation to play a tournament match outside their own borders. Jesse Marsch’s side missed out on top spot in Group B after a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland ended a ten-game unbeaten run stretching back to October.

South Africa’s path to the knockouts was far from straightforward. Their campaign began with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Mexico, extending a difficult run that saw them go seven matches without a victory before finally turning things around on matchday three.

Veteran coach Hugo Broos, now 74 years old, becomes the oldest manager to oversee a World Cup knockout game as he continues what has been a remarkable campaign in his final tournament before retirement.

Wild celebrations erupted across South Africa after Bafana Bafana secured qualification with a famous 1-0 victory over South Korea in their final Group A match.

Match News and Current Form

Both nations are stepping into uncharted territory tonight as they prepare for their first-ever World Cup knockout match, with a place in the Round of 16 on the line.

Welcome to Africasoccer’s live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash between South Africa and Canada in Los Angeles.

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