Canada Stuns South Africa in Stoppage-Time Thriller

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Canada stunned the world with a last-minute 1-0 knockout victory over South Africa, marking their first-ever World Cup win in the knockout stage. Stephen Eustáquio’s stoppage-time goal saved the day in a tense, defensive battle where South Africa’s goalkeeper made five crucial saves. After a heartbreaking loss to Switzerland just days prior, this win is a massive morale boost — Coach Marsch hailed the squad as “Canadian heroes.” Star defender Alphonso Davies made his World Cup debut after recovering from injury, setting up a chance though not scoring himself. Canada now advances to face…