Stephen Eustaquio scores historic goal, Canada advances in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
On June 28, 2026, Stephen Eustaquio scored a goal in second-half stoppage time to lead Canada past South Africa in the World Cup Round of 32. The match had been scoreless, and Eustaquio's strike from outside the 18-yard box marked Canada's first-ever advancement to the Round of 16 in men's World Cup history. The victory continues a significant progression for Canada's soccer program, which has yet to capture a World Cup knockout match. Next, Canada will face the winner of Monday's match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Houston, Texas.
- •Eustaquio's goal is Canada's first in World Cup knockout play.
- •The match was scoreless until Eustaquio's late strike.
- •Canada will play its next match on July 2 in Houston.
- •This marks a significant milestone for Canadian men's soccer.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Greatest goal in Canada's soccer history, from Stephen Eustaquio, books first World Cup Round of 16 spot
"In a country defined by goals on the ice, this was magic on the pitch.
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