Canada is one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup. However, Jesse Marsch and his players won't have home-field advantage against South Africa.
Despite their strong performance and reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, Canada have actually slid down the FIFA World Rankings.
Two of the 2026 World Cup's biggest surprise teams collide as Canada and South Africa battle for a place in the Round of 16.
At Los Angeles Stadium, Canada and South Africa kick off the first Round of 32 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Find out who will be officiating the first knockout-stage showdown of the 2026 World Cup between Canada and South Africa.
History is on the line at Los Angeles Stadium as South Africa and co-hosts Canada prepare to kick off the 2026 World Cup Round of 32
Canada will begin the knockout stages without Ismael Kone after the midfielder suffered one of the most serious injuries of the 2026 World Cup.
Canada, led by star player Alphonso Davies, begin their knockout-stage campaign against South Africa.
South Africa's impressive World Cup campaign has not only secured a place in the Round of 32. It has also sparked a major rise in the FIFA rankings.
After securing their place in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, Canada begin their knockout-stage campaign against South Africa.
Canada's dream is still alive. Despite falling 2-1 to Switzerland in its final Group B match, the hosts have secured a place in the Round of 32 and are now preparing for the biggest knockout game in Canadian soccer history.
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 and Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1 as the final Group B standings were decided at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Despite the defeat against Switzerland, Canada secured second place in their group and advanced to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
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