1/16 ·
South Africa
4-2-3-1
HT: 0-0
Canada
4-4-2
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
South Africa
4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Canada
4-4-2
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
It was a tight contest for long spells, with half-time still locked at 0-0, before the Away side finally broke through in the 90th minute. For Finland fans following late at night, the game delivered exactly the kind of late shift that changes a knockout tie in a single action.
South Africa had the better of the first half in structure, lining up in a 4-2-3-1 and keeping Canada's 4-4-2 shape under control through the opening period. The score at half-time, 0-0, reflected how little the two sides gave away before the break. Canada then stayed patient and kept the match alive until the final minute, when the decisive goal arrived and turned a cautious game into a result that will define the rest of the competition for the two teams.
The discipline of the contest was visible in the cards as well. Canada were forced to manage the game after two Away yellow cards, one in the 54th minute and another in the 67th minute, yet they still held their nerve deep into the closing stages. That made the finish even more significant: the only goal of the night came in the 90th minute, and it was enough to settle a match that had remained level for most of the evening in Inglewood.
Match pattern
Stephen Eustaquio was named player of the match, a fitting recognition on a night when Canada needed composure and one clean finish at the right time. The result was also reflected in the final and ordinary-time scores, both reading 1-0, while the half-time score remained 0-0. In a match decided late, that single minute of quality carried all the weight, and it left South Africa with the frustration of a strong defensive first half without a payoff at the end.
For readers in Finland, the late kickoff at Sunday 28 June, 22:00 EEST made this a late-night knockout watch, and the result will travel quickly through the country after a finish decided in the final minute. The World Cup Final Stage 1/16 has now moved Canada on from a match where patience, shape and timing mattered more than volume. South Africa had their structure, but Canada had the last touch, and that is what the record will show.
This outcome now sends Canada onward from the World Cup Final Stage 1/16, while South Africa are left to reflect on a game that stayed level until the 90th minute before slipping away. Finland fans who followed the match through official competition partners saw a contest that only opened at the end, and the scoreline will make the late goal the defining detail of the tie.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
2A and 2B will step into World Cup Final Stage 1/16 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood with a place in the next round at stake, and the timing will matter for fans in Finland following from Sunday 28 June, 22:00 EEST. The backdrop is simple enough: one game, one winner, and no room to hide once the first duels arrive in a venue built for big nights. For readers in Finland, the late kickoff will make this a clear late-evening watch, and the official competition partners or local rights holder will be the route to the match coverage.
2A will carry the home label, but that will only set the scene rather than decide the contest. In a knockout setting at SoFi Stadium, control of moments will matter more than any pre-match noise, and the team that settles quickest will likely dictate the rhythm. With World Cup Final Stage 1/16 offering immediate consequence, every small edge - shape, discipline, and the first clean pass through pressure - will count. For Finland-based viewers, the appeal will be the same: a decisive tie that will move at the pace of every duel.
2B will arrive as the away side, and the road back from Inglewood will depend on whether they can handle the early tempo and survive the first wave of pressure. In a match like this, the opening exchanges usually frame the rest of the night, especially when the competition name is World Cup Final Stage and the round is 1/16. That makes the first half-hour especially important for both sides, because the side that settles into possession and wins territory will force the other to react rather than build.
Form, history, and fine margins will all matter once the whistle blows, even before a single goal changes the picture. When two teams meet in a knockout tie, the memory of the previous meeting and any recent meetings will sit in the background, but the only fact that matters at SoFi Stadium will be who can keep control under the pressure of elimination. Finland fans will recognise the pattern: the match will be decided by whether one side can turn a balanced opening into a sustained spell of authority.
2A will need to use the home designation to establish early control, while 2B will look to make the long trip count by staying compact and patient. In a 1/16 knockout tie, that kind of structure often decides whether the game opens up or stays tight deep into the second half. The balance between caution and ambition will be central, because one mistake at SoFi Stadium could define the entire round. Finland readers tracking the match late on Sunday will see a game shaped by those margins.
Whatever the outcome, the winner will move on from Inglewood with the round of 1/16 decided in one night, and Finland fans will have a late kickoff that should make the whole contest feel immediate.
Canada became the first nation to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing top of…
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: South Africa: 58%, Canada: 42%.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi is penalised for pushing Maxime Crepeau
Maxime Crepeau from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Derek Cornelius from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sphephelo Sithole makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Derek Cornelius from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi wins an air challenge against Luc De Fougerolles
Jacob Shaffelburg makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa is ruled offside
Luc De Fougerolles makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
G O O O A A A L - Stephen Eustaquio reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
Ime Okon from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Stephen Eustaquio makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: South Africa: 58%, Canada: 42%.
South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Obstruction as Iqraam Rayners cuts off the run of Derek Cornelius. A free-kick is awarded.
Luc De Fougerolles relieves the pressure with a clearance
South Africa are in control of the ball.
Teboho Mokoena from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Reckless challenge there. Richie Laryea commits a rough foul on Khuliso Mudau
Mbekezeli Mbokazi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Thapelo Maseko is leaving the field to be replaced by Tshepang Moremi in a tactical substitution.
Evidence Makgopa is leaving the field to be replaced by Iqraam Rayners in a tactical substitution.
Niko Sigur from Canada goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oswin Appollis
Khuliso Mudau from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Safe hands from Maxime Crepeau as he comes out and claims the ball
Oswin Appollis fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Khuliso Mudau makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luc De Fougerolles makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Shaffelburg from Canada trips Aubrey Maphosa Modiba
Niko Sigur wins an air challenge against Evidence Makgopa
Khuliso Mudau from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: South Africa: 60%, Canada: 40%.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Jonathan David as he directs a shot on target, but Ronwen Williams saves it
Alphonso Davies creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Canada are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for South Africa
Promise David fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Jonathan David creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Alphonso Davies from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Today's attendance is 69237
Ball possession: South Africa: 61%, Canada: 39%.
The referee signals a free kick as Thalente Mbatha from South Africa trips Richie Laryea
Goal kick for Canada
Goal kick for [team]
Tajon Buchanan is leaving the field to be replaced by Alphonso Davies in a tactical substitution.
Thalente Mbatha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The cross by Aubrey Maphosa Modiba from South Africa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Obstruction as Niko Sigur cuts off the run of Aubrey Maphosa Modiba. A free-kick is awarded.
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Derek Cornelius wins an air challenge against Thalente Mbatha
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Richie Laryea is penalised for pushing Thapelo Maseko
The game is restarted
Liam Millar is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Shaffelburg in a tactical substitution.
Tani Oluwaseyi is leaving the field to be replaced by Promise David in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: South Africa: 59%, Canada: 41%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Yellow card for Niko Sigur
Niko Sigur is shown a yellow card by the referee
Niko Sigur from Canada goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Teboho Mokoena
Alistair Johnston wins an air challenge against Thapelo Maseko
Ime Okon from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for South Africa
A chance presents itself to Luc De Fougerolles from Canada but his header goes wide
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada swings in the corner from the right.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ronwen Williams makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Tani Oluwaseyi as he directs a shot on target, but Ronwen Williams saves it
Niko Sigur creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: South Africa: 60%, Canada: 40%.
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Evidence Makgopa from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Canada takes a long throw into the opponent's box
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Canada
Oswin Appollis fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Luc De Fougerolles wins an air challenge against Evidence Makgopa
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: South Africa: 60%, Canada: 40%.
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Ime Okon from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Moise Bombito is leaving the field to be replaced by Luc De Fougerolles in a tactical substitution.
Nathan Saliba is leaving the field to be replaced by Niko Sigur in a tactical substitution.
The spectators on the stadium are entertaining themselves by doing the mexican wave.
Stephen Eustaquio is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Stephen Eustaquio
Stephen Eustaquio makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
South Africa are in control of the ball.
Maxime Crepeau from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: South Africa: 57%, Canada: 43%.
Yellow card for Nathan Saliba
Nathan Saliba is shown a yellow card by the referee
Nathan Saliba from Canada goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Khuliso Mudau
Reckless challenge there. Richie Laryea commits a rough foul on Thapelo Maseko
South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dangerous challenge by Thalente Mbatha from South Africa. Richie Laryea on the receiving end of that.
Goal kick for South Africa
Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
A player from Canada takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Canada are trying to create something here.
Derek Cornelius wins an air challenge against Evidence Makgopa
A player from Canada takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: South Africa: 56%, Canada: 44%.
The referee signals a free kick as Liam Millar from Canada trips Khuliso Mudau
The referee signals a free kick as Jonathan David from Canada trips Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Nathan Saliba wins an air challenge against Evidence Makgopa
Liam Millar wins an air challenge against Khuliso Mudau
South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for South Africa
Liam Millar from Canada sends an effort wide of target
Liam Millar goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Liam Millar but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Liam Millar finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Alistair Johnston from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Relebohile Mofokeng is leaving the field to be replaced by Thalente Mbatha in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: South Africa: 55%, Canada: 45%.
The referee signals a free kick as Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada trips Khuliso Mudau
Alistair Johnston wins an air challenge against Oswin Appollis
Sphephelo Sithole makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alistair Johnston wins an air challenge against Evidence Makgopa
Teboho Mokoena wins an air challenge against Stephen Eustaquio
Derek Cornelius wins an air challenge against Evidence Makgopa
Goal kick for South Africa
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Nathan Saliba from Canada trips Relebohile Mofokeng
Good effort by Tajon Buchanan as he directs a shot on target, but Ronwen Williams saves it
Tani Oluwaseyi goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Tani Oluwaseyi wins an air challenge against Ime Okon
Aubrey Maphosa Modiba successfully blocks the shot
Moise Bombito gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada swings in the corner from the left.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Evidence Makgopa wins an air challenge against Derek Cornelius
Goal kick for South Africa
A chance presents itself to Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada but his header goes wide
The cross by Stephen Eustaquio from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa trips Tani Oluwaseyi
Ball possession: South Africa: 57%, Canada: 43%.
Sphephelo Sithole from South Africa commits a foul by elbowing Nathan Saliba
Thapelo Maseko from South Africa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Richie Laryea
Goal kick for Canada
Moise Bombito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sphephelo Sithole makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Canada
A chance presents itself to Ime Okon from South Africa but his header goes wide
Oswin Appollis from South Africa swings in the corner from the right.
Ball possession: South Africa: 65%, Canada: 35%.
Liam Millar relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Tani Oluwaseyi as he directs a shot on target, but Ronwen Williams saves it
Teboho Mokoena could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Goal kick for South Africa
Oswin Appollis makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Moise Bombito wins an air challenge against Evidence Makgopa
Canada are in control of the ball.
Teboho Mokoena wins an air challenge against Tajon Buchanan
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxime Crepeau from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: South Africa: 65%, Canada: 35%.
Teboho Mokoena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sphephelo Sithole makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alistair Johnston makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Ball possession: South Africa: 65%, Canada: 35%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Jonathan David from Canada goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Derek Cornelius successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Teboho Mokoena is blocked
Oooh... that was a sitter! Derek Cornelius should have scored from that position
Derek Cornelius sends a header towards goal, but Ronwen Williams is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Stephen Eustaquio from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Reckless challenge there. Ime Okon commits a rough foul on Tani Oluwaseyi
Richie Laryea makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Relebohile Mofokeng from South Africa trips Nathan Saliba
Ball possession: South Africa: 62%, Canada: 38%.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
South Africa are in control of the ball.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nathan Saliba wins an air challenge against Oswin Appollis
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for South Africa
Goal kick for Canada
Jonathan David from Canada fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada swings in the corner from the right.
Sphephelo Sithole makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The cross by Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for South Africa
Evidence Makgopa wins an air challenge against Derek Cornelius
Ball possession: South Africa: 67%, Canada: 33%.
Goal kick for Canada
Mbekezeli Mbokazi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada start a counter attack
Stephen Eustaquio relieves the pressure with a clearance
Reckless challenge there. Richie Laryea commits a rough foul on Thapelo Maseko
Khuliso Mudau relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Alistair Johnston from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Thapelo Maseko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Khuliso Mudau makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Thapelo Maseko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tajon Buchanan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nathan Saliba from Canada goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Relebohile Mofokeng
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: South Africa: 61%, Canada: 39%.
Thapelo Maseko relieves the pressure with a clearance
Moise Bombito wins an air challenge against Sphephelo Sithole
South Africa are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for South Africa
Goal kick for South Africa
Stephen Eustaquio fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ime Okon from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mbekezeli Mbokazi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alistair Johnston relieves the pressure with a clearance
Teboho Mokoena shoots from outside the box, but Maxime Crepeau has it under control
Teboho Mokoena tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Maxime Crepeau
South Africa start a counter attack
South Africa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: South Africa: 44%, Canada: 56%.
The referee signals a free kick as Tajon Buchanan from Canada trips Aubrey Maphosa Modiba
Oswin Appollis makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada are in control of the ball.
South Africa are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for South Africa
Ime Okon from South Africa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Canada takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Nathan Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
South Africa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
South Africa are in control of the ball.
It's a nice warm day for playing football.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Canada kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Los Angeles Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Finland is at 22:00 EEST on Sunday 28 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
The last 8 meetings between 2A and 2B are level: 0 wins for 2A, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 2B.
This is World Cup Final Stage, Round 1, at SoFi Stadium in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
69,237
Minute
90+4'
Winner
Canada
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