Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies burst into tears as he was watched Canada qualify for the World Cup for just the second time on Sunday afternoon.
Davies was ruled out of Canada's 4-0 win over Jamaica after being sidelined with signs of heart inflammation, known as myocarditis, after contracting Covid-19.
The 21-year-old - who is still recovering from the condition - cheered on his teammates from home as he live streamed the game on his Twitch channel.
Having heard the final whistle go, Davies dropped to the floor in floods of tears. He was seen holding his head in his hands as the realisation of what his team-mates had achieved sank in.
A visibly emotional Davies was heard saying: 'I'm going to the World Cup. We're going to the World Cup, man! I cannot believe it. I'm tearing up. My dream has come true.'
Having successfully beaten Jamaica, Canada will play at the World Cup for the first time since 1986 in Mexico, where they lost all three games and failed to score a goal.
They secured their place at the 2022 tournament thanks to goals from Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Junior Hoilett and an own goal from Adrian Mariappa.
As a result of their victory, Canada sit top of the CONCACAF standings on 28 points - six clear of the United States and Mexico, who play later on Sunday, in a bid to secure their own Qatar places.
Davies will be hoping to return to action in time for the World Cup in Qatar. However, the 21-year-old defender has been out of action since January, having been diagnosed with myocarditis.
Myocarditis is heart inflammation caused by a viral infection, such as Covid-19. It is known to have a direct impact on the strength of the heart - causing an abnormal heartbeat. In the worst case scenario it can even lead to death.
However, heart inflammation is uncommon in pro athletes who've had mostly mild Covid-19 and most don't need to be sidelined, according to a 2021 study conducted by major professional sports leagues.
The research involved professional athletes who play football, American football, ice hockey, baseball and men's and women's basketball. All tested positive for COVID-19 before October and were given guideline-recommended heart tests, nearly 800 total.
None had severe Covid-19 and 40 percent had few or no symptoms. Almost 4 percent had abnormal results on heart tests done after they recovered but subsequent MRI exams found heart inflammation in less than 1 percent of the athletes.
These five athletes all had Covid-19 symptoms. Whether their heart problems were caused by the virus is unknown although the researchers think that is likely.
They were sidelined for about three months and returned to play without any problems, said Dr. Mathew Martinez of Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey.
Meanwhile, other athletes suffered considerably with coronavirus and saw their respective seasons curtailed. Tommy Sweeney, Ryquell Armstead, and Eduardo Rodriguez were all forced to stop playing in 2020.
Sweeney, who returned to action in 2021, suffered from an enlarged heart. While, Armstead was hospitalised twice as he battled complications from coronavirus.
Nevertheless, Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann previously described the inflammation on Davies' heart as 'mild' and 'not so dramatic,' citing the results of an ultrasound examination.
Nagelsmann recently hinted that Davies could be fit to face Villarreal in the Champions League quarter-finals in April.
The Bundesliga manager said: 'He [Davies] probably will be back in about three to four weeks, at least that is still our goal.
'So he will be playing that Champions League game hopefully against Villarreal if everything works as usual.'