Afghanistan, June 29 -- Canada booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating South Africa 1-0 with a dramatic stoppage-time winner.
The decisive goal came in the 92nd minute, when Stephen Stakio scored from outside the penalty area to secure Canada's victory and eliminate South Africa from the tournament.
Canada progressed to the knockout stage after a disciplined defensive display, having withstood sustained pressure before finding the breakthrough in the closing moments. The victory continues Canada's strongest World Cup campaign in decades as they prepare for a difficult round-of-16 challenge.
The result follows the completion of the group stage, where several higher-profile teams also secured qualificat...