Canada beats South Africa, advances to World Cup round of 16
Stephen Eustáquio scored in stoppage time Sunday as Canada won its first-ever men's World Cup knockout match.
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Canada advanced to the round of 16 of the men's World Cup with a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday, marking the team's first-ever appearance in a World Cup knockout round.
Stephen Eustáquio scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute. Star player Alphonso Davies played an effective and injury-free 15 minutes in the match, a positive sign for Canada heading forward.
Team Canada supporters celebrated the historic win at fan festivals, viewing parties and sports bars across the country.
Canada will face either Morocco or The Netherlands in the round of 16, with that match to be played in Houston. The matchup depends on the outcome of Monday's game between those two teams.
