Canada’s Gritty Win Lights Up World Cup

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Canada stunned South Africa with a gritty, last-minute winner in a match that felt more like a track meet than a soccer game. Stephen Eustáquio’s stoppage-time strike sealed the victory, giving Canada six days to rest before their first knockout game in Houston against Morocco or the Netherlands. As co-hosts of the tournament, they’ve already achieved their first two goals: advancing and winning a knockout match. Coach Jesse Marsch hailed them “Canadian heroes” — resilient, united, and ready to fight. They didn’t play perfect, but they played to win — and they’re just getting started. Support…