- Historic kickoff to the knockout stage: South Africa faces Canada in Los Angeles in the Round of 32 — single-elimination, loser goes home.
- Canada could get a lift if Alphonso Davies returns alongside top scorer Jonathan David after Davies was a surprise unused sub vs Switzerland.
- South Africa are making their first-ever World Cup knockout appearance and will lean on 22‑year‑old hero Thapelo Maseko, who scored the qualifier-winning goal.
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