Canada stuns South Africa 1-0 in Round of 32 opener
Stephen Eustáquio scored deep into stoppage time to lift Canada to a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Canada stuns South Africa 1-0 in Round of 32 opener — Monday, June 29, 2026
Canada advances to Round of 16 with stoppage-time win over South Africa; group stage concludes; attendance record broken; Korea Republic coach resigns.
Biggest developments
Eustaquio snatches Canada last-16 ticket
RSA 0 FT 1 CAN; match review published.
2026 FIFA World Cup breaks all-time attendance record
Surpasses 3.6 million spectators after Ecuador-Germany match; total still climbing.
Important posts & threads
Messi first to score in seven straight World Cup games
Lionel Messi is the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in seven consecutive games.
Lionel Messi leads World Cup in multiple categories
Most goals (19), assists (8), Man of the Match awards (13), successful dribbles (128), Golden Ball awards (2).
Why this matters
Knockout stage begins with upsets and records; tournament attendance milestone reached.