Stephen Eustaquio scores late winner for Canada against South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time goal to secure Canada's victory over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup on June 28. The midfielder's emotional tribute to his late parents followed his goal, allowing Canada to advance to the last-16 round. They will face Morocco or the Netherlands on July 4. Eustaquio, 29, recently lost both his parents and dedicated the moment to his family.
- •Eustaquio's goal came in stoppage time.
- •Canada defeated South Africa to progress in the tournament.
- •They are set to meet Morocco or the Netherlands next.
- •Eustaquio honored his parents during the post-match interview.
- •He expressed gratitude for his family and supporters.
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Emotional Eustaquio dedicates Canada win to family
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — Tearful Stephen Eustaquio honours late parents after Canada World Cup winner
"Stephen Eustaquio was overcome by emotions regarding his late parents after his biggest career moment in the form of a stoppage time 1-0 winner for Canada against South Africa in the World Cup round of 32. Asked by a reporter what the victory means to him after all he has gone through, the 29-year-old shed a few tears and then dedicated the win to his family.
"Stephen Eustaquio became emotional as he paid tribute to his late parents after scoring Canada's winning goal in the FIFA World Cup. On Sunday (28 June), the midfielder scored a stoppage-time winner against South Africa, allowing his team to progress to a last-16 clash against Morocco or the Netherlands on 4 July.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 8:27 AMEmotional Eustaquio dedicates Canada win to family
Stephen Eustaquio was overcome by emotions regarding his late parents after his biggest career moment in the form of a stoppage time 1-0 winner for Canada against South Africa in the World Cup round of 32. Asked by a reporter what the victory means to him after all he has gone through, the 29-year-old shed a few tears and then dedicated the win to his family.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 7:29 AMTearful Stephen Eustaquio honours late parents after Canada World Cup winner
Stephen Eustaquio became emotional as he paid tribute to his late parents after scoring Canada's winning goal in the FIFA World Cup. On Sunday (28 June), the midfielder scored a stoppage-time winner against South Africa, allowing his team to progress to a last-16 clash against Morocco or the Netherlands on 4 July.
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