- Stephen Eustaquio became emotional after scoring Canada 's winning goal in the FIFA World Cup, dedicating the victory to his late parents.
- The midfielder scored a stoppage-time winner against South Africa , which secured his team's progression to a last-16 clash.
- During a post-match interview, the 29-year-old became tearful when asked about his personal hardships.
- His mother passed away in 2023 after battling brain cancer, and his father died from a heart attack a year later.
- Eustaquio stated that his actions are for his family, including his parents, girlfriend, daughter, and friends back home.
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