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Who Is Stephen Eustaquio? The Midfielder Who Scored to Help Canada Beat South Africa at the 2026 World Cup
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with Stephen Eustaquio scoring in stoppage time to send Canada to the round of 16 for the first time. The 29-year-old midfielder, serving as vice-captain, has a career marked by moves across Portugal, Mexico, and MLS, and a deeply emotional family story after losing both parents in recent years.