Canada's men's team made history with a 1-0 win over South Africa in the Round of 32.

What happened?

The team's grit and determination paid off when Stephen Eustáquio scored in injury time. Canada had been pressing hard, but South Africa's defense held firm until the end.

Key moments

The Canadians had several scoring chances, but poor finishing and last-ditch defending kept the score level. Coach Marsch made changes in the 59th minute, bringing on Niko Sigur and de Luc Fougerolles. Sigur almost made an instant impact with a probing run and a fabulous through ball.

What's next?

Canada advances to the Round of 16, where it will play the winner of the Netherlands and Morocco match. The team's recent form has been strong, with a record of 1W-4D-0L in its last 5 games. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Canada 2-0 Venezuela | Currently, I. Koné and A. Jones are sidelined. Canada's win is a historic moment for the team and the country, with defender Alistair Johnson saying it's a moment that will be remembered for a long time.