Canada reaches World Cup Round of 16 after Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage‑time goal

Canada’s men’s national soccer team advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in history, defeating South Africa 1‑0 with a stoppage‑time strike by Stephen Eustaquio. The decisive goal sparked exuberant celebrations among fans gathered at the Kelowna Beer Institute in downtown Kelowna, British Columbia. Attendees sang the national anthem, chanted “let’s go Canada,” and praised the historic win, noting the city’s thriving hospitality scene benefited from the event.

The victory secures Canada a quarter‑final matchup against either the Netherlands or Morocco, slated for July 4. Local business owners highlighted the influx of patrons and expressed optimism that future World Cup games will continue to boost the regional economy.