Canada secured a 1-0 victory over South Africa on June 28, 2026, in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup, held at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. The match marked the start of the knockout phase for the tournament, which is co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
The only goal of the game came in the second half, though specific details about the scorer were not immediately confirmed from verified sources. The win sends Canada to the quarterfinals, continuing their best-ever World Cup performance.
South Africa, making their first knockout-stage appearance since 2002, put up a strong defensive effort but could not find an equalizer. The match was played in front of a crowd of over 70,000 spectators.
