MLS background
After spending nearly his entire professional career in Portugal, primarily with powerhouse FC Porto, Eustáquio joined LAFC on loan from the Portuguese giants in February. His deal lasts through June with a purchase option.
Part of a larger Canadian contingent in Los Angeles under new head coach Marc Dos Santos, Eustáquio plays with compatriots Choinière, Shaffelburg, Ryan Raposo and Thomas Hasal.
Earlier this year, he helped LAFC reach the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.
Awards & stats
1g/1a in 14 LAFC appearances (all competitions)
8 domestic trophies with Porto
International experience
Eustáquio has worn the armband for Canada in each of his last five appearances.
The all-action midfielder is a metronome in the center of the park for Les Rouges, having played a key role in many tournaments for his country.
World Cup schedule
Canada are in Group B alongside Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland.
June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina, 3 pm ET | Toronto, Ontario
June 18: Canada vs. Qatar, 6 pm ET | Vancouver, British Columbia
June 24: Canada vs. Switzerland, 3 pm ET | Vancouver, British Columbia
The 2026 World Cup has expanded from the usual 32 nations to 48 total. The top two teams advance from each group, and the top eight third-place finishers also make the knockout phase (Round of 32).
The tournament, which is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, spans from June 11 to July 19.
World Cup history
Canada have made two previous World Cup appearances (1986, 2022), exiting at the group stage without a point in each edition.
How Canada qualified
Canada earned automatic qualification as one of three tournament co-hosts, alongside Mexico and the United States.