The Canada and South Africa national soccer teams played for a spot in the World Cup round of 16. See who's advancing and who is going home.

A late second-half goal from Stephen Eustáquio allowed Canada to inch past South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32, sending Les Rouges through to the next round.

Co-hosts Canada take on South Africa today in the first round-of-32 match in the 96-year history of the World Cup. Defeat to Switzerland in their final group game saw Canada qualify as runners-up of Group B,

Who will Canada face in the round of 16? Here are the possible opponents, and its potential path to the final.

In the first game of the round of 32 ever, Canada have kept their World Cup dreams alive with Stephen Eustaquio scoring during stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory over South Africa and a spot in the round of 16.

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as Canada and South Africa compete in the tournament’s first knockout match.

Live updates from Canada vs. South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. Get the latest news and results as the knockout rounds begin.

The Canadians flew to Houston on Monday, uncertain of their opponent on July 4. They learned late Monday night that it will be fearsome Morocco. For Canada to pull off the upset, it will have to beat one of the best teams at this year's World Cup.