Canada has secured a spot in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, making history as the tournament's first qualifier. The co-hosts defeated South Africa 1-0 in Houston on Sunday night.
A tightly contested match saw neither side find the back of the net through regulation time. Stephen Eustaquio broke the deadlock in the 90th minute of play.
The Canada captain showed composure, controlling the ball on his chest before striking a precise half-volley into the far corner. Jesse Marsch's squad will face either Morocco or the Netherlands in six days in Houston.
