- Canada vs. South Africa kicks off the Round of 32 on June 28 in Los Angeles — and it’s the first World Cup knockout game for both nations.
- Canada reached the last 32 after a landmark 6–0 win over Qatar and a 1–1 draw with Bosnia, even with a 2–1 loss to Switzerland to finish second in Group B.
- South Africa was the tournament surprise: after two red cards in the opener they fought back with a late penalty draw vs. Czechia and a shock 1–0 win over South Korea to clinch their first-ever knockout spot.
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