CORNERFLICK
Canada edged South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles to become the first team through to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
The second-placed sides from Groups A and B both arrived with four points, but Canada carried the early pressure and had the better of the first half. Their best chance before the break came in the 44th minute, when Muisse Bombito and Tajon Buchanan were both denied in quick succession.
South Africa settled after half-time, but Canada soon found more openings. Ronwen Williams produced a fine save to keep out Tani Oluwaseyi in the 65th minute, then turned away a powerful Jonathan David effort from close range in the 78th.
Canada finally made the breakthrough deep into added time. Eustáquio curled a fine finish into the corner in the 95th minute to seal the win and send Canada through.
They will face the winner of the Netherlands v Morocco tie in Houston.