South Africa and Canada meet at the World Cup for the very first time.

Both of South Africa's World Cup meetings with North/Central American sides have come against Mexico — a draw (2010) and a defeat (2026).

Canada's only World Cup meeting with African opposition was a 1–2 loss to Morocco in 2022.

South Africa landed the game's first shot on target inside six minutes — then never managed another for the rest of the match.

Stephen Eustáquio's strike was the first 90th-minute winner in a World Cup knockout match since 2018—when Nacer Chadli (Belgium) sank Japan.

Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) earned a standout match rating of 8.9 (1 goal).

Canada's 28 shots on target are the joint-most on record by a CONCACAF side in a single World Cup, level with Mexico in 1986.

With seven more against South Africa, Canada have racked up 28 shots on target — more than any other side at the 2026 World Cup.

Canada beat an African opposition for the first time at the World Cup.

Canada have scored in each of their last 6 World Cup matches — their longest scoring run at a World Cup.