The Growth Ledger Behind the Stoppage-Time Winner: Canada Beats South Africa 1-0 to Reach World Cup Round of 32
In the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, Canadian captain Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of stoppage time to seal a 1-0 away win over South Africa. Despite holding 58% possession, South Africa failed to turn their territorial advantage into goals, and Canada advanced with the more clinical attacking play.
