Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time strike gave Canada a 0-1 victory over South Africa in the World Cup, a result that sends the Canadians into a Round of 16 clash with Morocco on 4 July. It was a match that promised little and delivered even less until the very end, with both sides struggling to find any rhythm in a tense, error-strewn contest.
South Africa 0:1 Canada — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
Second half0 - 1
- 54(Foul)
- 67(Foul)
- 90 + 2
Live Prediction
Canada to winWon2.32
CheckLive AI™ · Full-timeBETA
FT0–1S
−16.5Dominant
C
Canada to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of South Africa vs Canada?
South Africa 0-1 Canada (World Cup, Round of 32).
Who scored?
Stephen Eustaquio (90') for Canada.
Was Canada's win deserved?
Yes — Canada were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in South Africa vs Canada?
Yellow cards: Nathan Saliba (Canada); Niko Sigur (Canada).
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Head to Head meetings
South Africa – Canada
South Africa
Canada
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 0 | 1 |
Average per game | 0 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0-1 |
South Africa
Canada
Best statistical picks
South Africa – Canada
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 | 3.40 | 1.83 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Canada
CheckLive's preview sees a razor-thin edge for South Africa — form and mental metrics barely separate these sides, making this one of the tighter group-stage calls. Neither team carries a clear tactical advantage, so the outcome could be decided by a set-piece or individual error.
Under 2.51.62
Medium confidence54%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
47.9
53.3
CheckSkill
55.8
53.1
CheckMental
54.2
67
CheckLive total52.7 vs 56+3.3
More match signals
Under 1.560%3.00
Both teams to score — No56%1.70
South Africa (DNB)53%3.40
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Which team is likely to win between South Africa and Canada?
Based on CheckLive's analysis, South Africa hold a marginal 58% edge over Canada. The sides are extremely evenly matched across form, skill, and mental composure, but South Africa's slight recent momentum gives them the narrowest of advantages. A draw remains a strong possibility given the equality.
Who has the better form going into this match?
South Africa enter with a slightly stronger recent record, reflected in a form rating of 46.8 compared to Canada's 46.4. Both teams have shown defensive solidity, but South Africa's consistency in attack gives them a small edge. Canada have been more unpredictable, which could work against them in a tense group match.
Will both teams score in this World Cup fixture?
With both teams evenly matched and no prior meetings, the chance of both scoring is moderately high. South Africa have shown attacking intent while Canada have been defensively organised. However, the absence of a clear goal threat on either side suggests a low-scoring contest, making under 2.5 goals a plausible outcome.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 | 3.40 | 1.83 |