Stephen Eustaquio has spoken about the crucial stoppage-time goal that carried Canada into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, describing the moment as a collective effort from the entire squad.

Canada edged South Africa 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, with Eustaquio's strike arriving in the second minute of added time to settle a hard-fought contest against Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana.

The goal that changed everything

The midfielder met a bouncing ball on the edge of the penalty area and curled a precise effort into the bottom corner — a finish that sent the co-hosts through to the knockout stage.

Speaking to FIFA.com, Eustaquio was keen to share the credit with his teammates and the Canadian supporters who roared them on throughout the match.