Canada secured a decisive 2-0 victory over South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage on June 28, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver. The win propelled Canada into the round of 16 for the first time since 1986.
Goals from Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies in the first half sealed the victory, with David scoring in the 23rd minute and Davies adding a second in the 41st minute. Canada's defense held strong, limiting South Africa to few clear chances.
This result marks a historic achievement for Canadian soccer, as the team advances past the group stage for only the second time in its history. Canada will face a yet-to-be-determined opponent in the round of 16, scheduled for early July.
