The Canadian national team became the first to qualify for the round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is jointly organized with the United States and Mexico, after a dramatic victory over South Africa “Boys” with a score of 1-0 at the opening of the qualifying rounds, on Sunday evening.
The Canadian national team snatched the qualification ticket with a goal scored by Steven Eustaquio in a deadly timing, with a shot from the edge of the penalty area in the 92nd minute.
Thus, Canada continues its historic adventure in its first participation in the knockout rounds, while South Africa’s dream of achieving a similar historic achievement by qualifying for the round of 16 for the first time in its history has evaporated.
The Canadian national team will face a strong test in the next stage, awaiting the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco confrontation, the fourth and most recent edition, the “2022 Qatar World Cup.”
Canada qualified for the knockout rounds after finishing second in Group Two with four points after a draw with Bosnia, a win over Qatar, and a loss to Switzerland. South Africa also qualified with the same scenario after finishing second in Group One with four points from a loss to Mexico in the opening game, then a draw with the Czech Republic and a win over South Korea.
