Canada secured a historic milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32 to book a place in the Round of 16.
The victory marks Canada’s first-ever win in a FIFA World Cup knockout match, making it one of the nation’s greatest achievements on football’s biggest stage.
A disciplined defensive display and a decisive goal were enough to see the Canadians edge past South Africa and continue their impressive World Cup campaign.
With the victory, Canada advances to the Round of 16, where they will face the winner of the Round of 32 clash between the Netherlands and Morocco.
The result is another significant chapter in Canadian football history as the North Americans continue their remarkable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.