Owen Goodman\u2019s first senior tournament with Canada has taken on fresh weight after Jesse Marsch\u2019s side reached the World Cup last 16 with a stoppage-time win over South Africa.<\/p>\n
The Crystal Palace academy graduate was named in Canada\u2019s 26-man squad in May. Palace confirmed<\/a> it was Goodman\u2019s first World Cup call-up.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old goalkeeper is still waiting for his senior international debut. His presence in a squad now through to the next round still marks another step in a rapid rise.<\/p>\n Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles, with Stephen Eust\u00e1quio scoring in second-half stoppage time. The Guardian reported<\/a> that Canada reached the last 16 for the first time in their history.<\/p>\n Reuters also reported that Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco next, with the tie scheduled for Houston on 4 July.<\/p>\n Goodman Part Of Historic Canada Breakthrough<\/p>\n For Goodman, this is exactly the sort of elite environment Palace will want him absorbing.<\/p>\n Pierre Sage will assess the goalkeeping pathway in pre-season. Goodman\u2019s summer now carries more weight, even without tournament minutes.<\/p>\n His loan record already carries substance. Palace\u2019s Canada profile<\/a> noted that Goodman made 40 appearances at Colchester United and 54 for AFC Wimbledon.<\/p>\n He then rebuilt momentum after joining Barnsley during the second half of 2025\/26.<\/p>\n