Canada will face South Africa in the opening match of the World Cup Round of 32
Canada and South Africa will kick off the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, marking their first appearance in the knockout stage.
Canada and South Africa are set to face off in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, marking a historic moment as both nations advance to the knockout stage for the first time.
South Africa clinched their spot in the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Korea, while Canada progressed from Group B even though they ended up behind Switzerland.
The historic matchup will see two teams, both making their World Cup knockout-stage debuts, face off in Los Angeles on June 28, with a spot in the Round of 16 at stake.
For both nations, the match signifies a pivotal moment, as neither team had advanced past the group stage in a World Cup before. The victor will advance in their pursuit of dreams and edge nearer to the quarter-finals.
