South Africa and Canada Meet in Historic World Cup Knockout
The first-ever World Cup knockout match between South Africa and Canada kicks off at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, with the winner eyeing a Round of 16 clash.
South Africa and Canada clash at SoFi Stadium today, marking the first World Cup knockout encounter for both nations. The knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup opens on Sunday, 28 June, with a 2 PM Ecuador-time kickoff in Los Angeles. Both teams are making their debut in this round, a milestone for each federation.
