Eustaquio fires Canada into the World Cup last 16

Canada 1–0 South Africa: into the last 16

Your team are through. Canada 1–0 South Africa in the World Cup knockout round, and it is the first time ever Canada's men have reached the round of 16 (1) (3) (6) (7) (10). Stephen Eustaquio got the winner (2). Late. The kind of goal that changes everything. "I felt everyone shoot with me," Eustaquio said afterwards (8).

Marsch: 'They're Canadian heroes'

Jesse Marsch made a deep bow to his players after the match (5). He told them in the dressing room they are now Canadian heroes (5). The Dutch press noted Marsch feels zero pressure facing Netherlands or Morocco next, this team has already done something nobody can take away (5).

Barrieu on David: the most intelligent player of his career

Pierre Barrieu, a senior figure in the Canadian federation, did not hold back on Jonathan David. "Jonathan David is the most intelligent player I've seen in my career," Barrieu said (9). High praise after a night that reshaped what Canadian football means.

The forgotten hosts are writing history

The BBC called them "the forgotten hosts" (4). Co-hosting with the US and Mexico, Canada were an afterthought when this tournament began. Not anymore. One win in the knockouts and the conversation has shifted, this run could change football in Canada forever (4).

Fan reactions

The Canadian supporters on Reddit are riding the high. The post-match thread is stacked with fans calling this the biggest moment in Canadian men's football history, and Marsch's full-time speech to the players is circulating widely, his line about "Canadian heroes" has landed hard (Fan posts 1, 2, 3). See the match thread.