Canada's World Cup run has brought in $18.5m in revenue. The team's general secretary and CEO, Kevin Blue, was overjoyed when Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic goal to give Canada their first World Cup knockout round win.

What happened?

Canada Soccer's financial struggles are well-documented, but the team's World Cup run has changed things. The prize money from the tournament is a significant boost for the team.

Why it matters for Canada

The revenue generated from the World Cup will help Canada Soccer improve its financial picture. The team's players will each earn $25,000 per group-stage game and 50% of any prize money awarded from the knockout rounds.

What comes next?

Canada's recent form has been impressive, with a record of 1W-4D-0L in their last 5 games, and they remain unbeaten in their last 5 matches. Their last result was a 2-0 win over Venezuela on 2025-11-19. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Venezuela | 2-0 | The team's World Cup run has brought attention to the sport in Canada, and the players are eager to build on this momentum.