Canada, the co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeated South Africa 0-1 to reach the pre-quarterfinal, qualifying for the first time in this mega event.
In the match played at the Los Angeles Stadium, the South African team had a heavy lead in the first half, their players attacked the Canadian goal from time to time but could not succeed.
On the other hand, Canada tried its best to take the lead in this half, but they could not succeed either, neither team could score a goal in the first half.
In the second half, both sides showed some speed in the game, but no one could get the lead.
Then, in injury time, Canada got a chance on a move, their player Stephen Stockwell put the ball in the opponent’s net to give the team the lead, which was enough for Canada to win.
The Canadian team has reached the pre-quarterfinals for the first time in the history of the mega event. In the round of 16, it will face either the Netherlands or Morocco.