Canada World Cup star’s emotional tribute to family following winning goal

FootballSports
29 Jun 2026 • 5:15 PM MYT
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Canada World Cup star’s emotional tribute to family following winning goal

  • Stephen Eustaquio became emotional after scoring Canada's winning goal in the FIFA World Cup, dedicating the victory to his late parents.
  • The midfielder scored a stoppage-time winner against South Africa, which secured his team's progression to a last-16 clash.
  • During a post-match interview, the 29-year-old became tearful when asked about his personal hardships.
  • His mother passed away in 2023 after battling brain cancer, and his father died from a heart attack a year later.
  • Eustaquio stated that his actions are for his family, including his parents, girlfriend, daughter, and friends back home.

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