{"id":2828,"date":"2026-07-01T07:21:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T01:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzquest.in\/eustaquio-matches-pirlos-world-cup-record-as-canada-secures-historic-knockout-win\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:31:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T05:01:30","slug":"eustaquio-matches-pirlos-world-cup-record-as-canada-secures-historic-knockout-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzquest.in\/hi\/eustaquio-matches-pirlos-world-cup-record-as-canada-secures-historic-knockout-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Eust\u00e1quio Matches Pirlo\u2019s World Cup Record as Canada Secures Historic Knockout Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stephen Eust\u00e1quio\u2019s powerful volley in stoppage time gave Canada a 1\u20110 win over South Africa, securing the nation\u2019s first knockout victory in a World Cup and tying Italy legend Andrea Pirlo\u2019s record of five goals in the competition.<\/p>\n<h2>Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Eust\u00e1quio\u2019s goal came in the 95th minute, a left\u2011footed volley from outside the box.<\/li>\n<li>The strike matched Pirlo\u2019s record of five World Cup goals, a milestone rarely reached.<\/li>\n<li>Canada\u2019s win was the first knockout success for the country in World Cup history.<\/li>\n<li>The match was played on Day 18 of the 2026 tournament, held in Canada.<\/li>\n<li>South Africa failed to score, ending the game 1\u20110.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Quotes<\/h2>\n<p>No direct quotes are available from the match reports.<\/p>\n<h2>Background<\/h2>\n<p>Stephen Eust\u00e1quio, born in Portugal, represents Canada at international level. His goal came in a tournament that saw Canada host the World Cup for the first time, a landmark event for Canadian football. The 2026 edition features expanded squads and a record\u2011setting number of matches, offering teams like Canada a chance to shine on home soil.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The victory not only cements Canada\u2019s place in World Cup history but also showcases the growing talent in North American football. With the knockout stage progressing, Canada will face tougher opponents in the next round, while Eust\u00e1quio\u2019s record\u2011tying performance will be remembered as a highlight of the tournament.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stephen Eust\u00e1quio\u2019s stunning volley against South Africa not only earned Canada a 1\u20110 win but also tied Andrea Pirlo\u2019s World Cup goal\u2011scoring record of five. 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