Canada secured a historic first-ever progression to the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win against South Africa. The decisive goal came from Stephen Eustaquio in stoppage time, sparking celebrations for the co-hosts. This victory marks a significant milestone for Canadian soccer, having never before reached the last 16 in the tournament. The match was closely contested, with Canada ultimately capitalizing on a late opportunity. Canada will now advance to face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4th. The win represents a major achievement for the Canadian team and a boost for the tournament’s co-hosting nation.