Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStephen 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. In fullTearful Stephen Eustaquio honours late parents after Canada World Cup winnerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Canada World Cup star’s emotional tribute to family following winning goal
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStephen 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. In fullTearful Stephen Eustaquio honours late parents after Canada World Cup winnerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
