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Eustaquio late strike ends South Africa's World Cup

Eustaquio's late strike ends South Africa's run

It is over. Canada 1–0 South Africa in the Round of 16 on Sunday, and Stephen Eustaquio scored the goal that knocked you out on 83 minutes (1) (2) (3). Alistair Johnston floated a ball in, Eustaquio arrived at the far post, and that was it. Oswin Appollis had a late chance to equalise but could not beat the keeper (5). Canada reach the last 16. Your team go home.

Canada manager Jesse Marsch has now taken a team past the group stage in back-to-back World Cups (1). Eustaquio, a La Masia graduate, was in tears after the final whistle. He lost both his parents in recent years and plays with their memory close (2).

Broos, 74, unsure if he will stay on

Hugo Broos has not decided whether to continue as Bafana Bafana coach after the elimination (4). Captain Ronwen Williams had already called for a statue. Fans wanted a lifetime contract. But the 74-year-old Belgian told VI he does not know yet what comes next (4).

Sources

  • 1. theguardian.com — World Cup 2026: Clarke says ‘right time to step away’ from Scotland job, plus Brazil v Japan buildup – live
  • 2. marca.com — Eustáquio, las lágrimas de Canadá: el medio 'made in La Masía' que echó al Atlético y perdió a sus padres
  • 3. midilibre.fr — Coupe du monde 2026, good morning America : les Bleus sont déjà à New-York pour leur 16e de finale, le Canada premier qualifié, le récap de la nuit
  • 4. vi.nl — Afscheid met standbeeld? Broos (74) houdt toekomst bij Zuid-Afrika open
  • 5. footballinsider247.com — Alistair Johnston: How Canadian media reacted to Celtic star's display in knockout win vs South Africa