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WM 2026June 30, 2026

From a nightmare with Cruz Azul to glory with Canada

Stephen Eustáquio scores a crucial goal for Canada that takes them to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, overcoming an earlier injury at Cruz Azul.

From a nightmare with Cruz Azul to glory with Canada
The Canadian national team continues to defy expectations and write a bright chapter in its modern history at the 2026 World Cup. Stephen Eustáquio became a national hero after scoring the decisive goal that catapulted his country into the last 16.

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The Canadian player had to overcome a difficult past. In January 2019, he arrived in Mexico as an important signing to strengthen Cruz Azul's midfield. But fate had a cruel surprise in store for him. After just a few minutes on the field, he suffered a shocking cruciate ligament tear.

Football offers second chances. After a serious injury, Eustáquio has now become a hero for an entire country.

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