Canada has World Cup breakthrough by reaching first Round of 16

Canada withstood a possession-heavy but conservative South Africa attack to move through to the next round. Per Fotmob, South Africa led in ball possession, 58-42 percent, and accurate passes, 466-298, but only managed six total shots, including one on target. Despite the more limited opportunities, Les Rouges finished with more expected goals, 1.32-0.13.

Afterward, Eustaquio, whose stoppage-time winner was the latest winning goal by a CONCACAF player at the World Cup, per ESPN Insights, spoke with Fox Sports' Katie Shanahan about the moment and what comes next.

"I had a good touch," Eustaquio said. "I say every time to these guys, when we shoot, we have to give everything we have. Like our life depends on it. And I think that's what I did."

"The team inside is very calm," Eustaquio added when asked to look ahead. "We tried to make Morocco and Netherlands see our game and feel that if they go through, they're gonna get the hardest team that they're going to face in this World Cup."

Regardless of which team Canada plays next, it will be an underdog. It's No. 30 in the FIFA/Coca-Cola world rankings, while the Netherlands (No. 7) and Morocco (No. 6) are among the top teams in the world. Les Rouges has also averaged just one goal per match over the past two games and will likely need more to keep the miracle on grass alive.

But for a national squad that had only two previous World Cup appearances (1986, 2022) and no wins in the global tournament before this year, 2026 has already been a rousing success. If Canada has any magic left, the ride could be far from over.