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Canada’s Historic World Cup Knockout Victory
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- June 29, 2026
- Sports World News
Inglewood, Calif. — Canada celebrated its first knockout match victory in a World Cup. Coach Jesse Marsch gathered his players on the stadium grass and passionately declared them heroes. “You guys are Canadian heroes today!” shouted Marsch. He emphasized the impact they have for the future of Canadian soccer.
Stephen Eustáquio’s late goal inspired Marsch’s heartfelt speech. Soccer has not been at the forefront of Canadian sports. Yet, Marsch knew this 1-0 win over South Africa marks a significant achievement. “This win can capture the nation’s attention,” Marsch stated.
After 90 plus minutes at SoFi Stadium, Canada made history. Alistair Johnston’s long pass led to Eustáquio scoring in the second minute of stoppage time. “We worked for it,” Eustáquio said. “We have a special group that fights for each other.” The team now prepares to face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston.
Canada played its group matches in Toronto and Vancouver. Despite a loss to Switzerland, they advanced in the tournament. The victory brought joy to the crowd in Los Angeles, many wearing Eustáquio’s LAFC shirt. “We never stopped believing,” Eustáquio emphasized.
Both Canada and South Africa sought their first knockout wins. Canada received a boost when star defender Alphonso Davies made his first World Cup appearance. Despite previous hamstring injuries, Davies made a decisive pass that nearly resulted in a goal.
Coach Marsch praised Eustáquio. “Steph is reliable and understands our goals as a team. His composure in striking the ball was perfect,” Marsch noted.
South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, acknowledged their team’s challenges. Despite the loss, he expressed satisfaction with their efforts. South Africa ended the tournament with two goals in four matches.
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