Sports Desk: Canada booked their place in the Round of 16 as the first team of the tournament after a dramatic 1–0 victory over South Africa in the opening knockout match. A stoppage-time strike from Stephen Eustaquio sealed the win and sent the co-hosts through in style.From the outset, Canada dominated proceedings with an aggressive attacking approach. They created several promising chances throughout the match but were repeatedly denied by South Africa’s resilient defence and outstanding goalkeeping. Despite their control and pressure, Canada struggled to find the finishing touch during regular time.Just when the match seemed destined for extra time or even penalties, the breakthrough finally arrived in the 92nd minute. Deep into stoppage time, Stephen Eustaquio unleashed a powerful grounded shot that beat the goalkeeper and found the back of the net. It marked his first-ever World Cup goal and proved to be the decisive moment of the game.The goal sparked wild celebrations among Canadian supporters inside the stadium as Canada held on to secure a historic victory. With this result, they became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 in the current World Cup.In the quarter-final race, Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco, setting up another tough challenge ahead.