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
The game in Inglewood was tight for long spells, with halftime at 0-0 and the decisive moment arriving only at the end of ordinary time. For fans in Turks and Caicos Islands, it was the kind of fixture that held its tension right through to the final whistle.
Canada's patience was rewarded late, while South Africa were left to absorb the cost of a match that had remained within reach for most of the evening. With 69237 in attendance at SoFi Stadium, the setting matched the occasion, and the narrow margin underlined how little was decided until the closing moments.
That single strike settled the contest and turned a cautious, evenly poised knockout tie into an away win. South Africa had stayed organised enough to keep the score blank deep into the second half, but Canada's late finish meant the final scoreline never needed further adjustment. In a knockout game, that kind of late detail is decisive.
The match also offered a clear tactical snapshot through the formations on show. South Africa lined up in 4-2-3-1, while Canada used 4-4-2, and the shape of the game followed that structure for long stretches. The away side's double strike of caution in the middle and compact spacing at the back helped keep the contest tight, while South Africa's wider attacking shape could not force the breakthrough before the decisive moment. The venue, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, gave the match a major-stage feel that suited the knockout stakes.
For Turks and Caicos Islands fans watching on Sunday 28 June, 15:00 EDT, the key takeaway was the timing of Canada's breakthrough and the clean finish to a one-goal game. Stephen Eustaquio's player-of-the-match recognition fits the story of a side that stayed composed until the moment arrived.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
2A and 2B will step into the World Cup Final Stage 1/16 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood with everything still to play for, and the timing will add to the sense of occasion for fans in Turks and Caicos Islands. The match is set for Sunday 28 June, 15:00 EDT, which gives the fixture a clear primetime feel in the market. With no form tables, points totals, or goal figures attached here, the cleanest reading is the setting itself: a knockout tie at a major venue, where one result will send a side through and the other will end the run immediately.
SoFi Stadium should provide the kind of stage that sharpens rather than softens the pressure. In a 1/16 tie, every early pass and every defensive decision tends to matter more because there is no room for drift. That makes the opening phase especially important for both 2A and 2B, even before the contest settles into a rhythm. For readers in Turks and Caicos Islands, the broadcast window through ESPN Caribbean means this will be one of those matches that can be tracked closely from the first whistle, with the local kickoff time making the scheduling straightforward.
The competition name, World Cup Final Stage, already tells the story of the stakes, while the round, 1/16, makes the margin for error brutally small. A tie like this often turns on control of territory, discipline in possession, and how well each side handles transitions when the game breaks open. At this level, the venue and the occasion become part of the tactical picture, because the team that settles quickest can dictate the tempo and force the other side into a chase. That is why the first decisive spell will matter so much for 2A and 2B.
There is also a strong localisation angle for fans in Turks and Caicos Islands, because the kickoff at Sunday 28 June, 15:00 EDT sits neatly inside a viewing window that should be easy to follow. ESPN Caribbean is the listed watch option, so supporters will know where to keep an eye on the fixture. In a match built around the knockout format at SoFi Stadium, even the atmosphere around the broadcast feeds into the storyline: the bigger the stage, the more every turnover, set piece, and sustained spell of pressure can shift the tone of the night.
Whatever happens, this will be one for fans in Turks and Caicos Islands to track carefully, because a single result at this stage will decide who stays alive in the World Cup Final Stage and who goes out at SoFi Stadium.
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 Turks and Caicos Islands have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Turks and Caicos Islands broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Turks and Caicos Islands is Sunday 28 June 2026 at 15:00 EDT.
Local broadcast partners for Turks and Caicos Islands have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Turks and Caicos Islands broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
In the last 8 meetings between 2A and 2B, 2A have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and 2B have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Final Stage, Round 1, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
69,237
Minute
90+4'
Winner
Canada
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