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·28 June 2026

A nation’s joy: how Canada’s goal sent them into the last 16 🥹

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Without a doubt, Canada has made history after defeating South Africa, as they have reached the World Cup round of 16 for the first time ever. Let’s remember that they had qualified for two World Cups: Mexico 1986 and Qatar 2022, but they had always been eliminated in the group stage.

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Because of this, Stephen Eustáquio’s goal was celebrated with heart and soul at the Canucks’ fan fest.

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And then, the celebration erupted once the match ended. Now, they await Morocco or the Netherlands, a clash that will be played next 

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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