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Or sign-in if you have an account.Players of Canada celebrate towards the fans after the team's victory and their side's progression to the Round of 16 after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California. Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesCanada, a country that has rarely even qualified for soccer’s biggest event, is making an unprecedented run at the FIFA World Cup. For the nation’s airlines, that’s a chance to cash in.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorWestJet Airlines, owned by private equity firm Onex Corp. and partners including Delta Air Lines, is adding seats to its Houston flights after the Canadian national team scored a historic victory on Sunday.Canada’s 1-0 win over South Africa put it in the World Cup round of 16 for the first time, setting up a match against the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4. Demand appears high. As of Monday afternoon, the minimum price on Expedia for a direct flight from Vancouver to Houston, departing the day before the match, was approximately $2,200.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againWestJet, the country’s no. 2 carrier, said it will use larger aircraft on eight flights between its hub in Calgary and Houston in the days leading up to the game and after, allowing it to board as many as 42 extra travellers per flight. The changes are being implemented “to make it easier for more Canadians to show up in full force and support our team on the international stage,” spokesperson Julia Kaiser said in an emailed statement.Air Canada has increased the size of a July 3 flight from Toronto to Houston and is evaluating whether it can add more capacity. “However, our fleet is fully deployed as we are in the peak summer travel period,” the company’s media office said via email.Travel by Canadians to the U.S. is down sharply since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year. But supporters of the Canadian team were present in large numbers in Los Angeles for the South Africa match — and they went crazy when midfielder Stephen Eustáquio struck a hard shot into the bottom corner of the net after more than 90 minutes of play.Until this year, Canada had never won a World Cup match. 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