The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially entered the knockout stage, with all 72 group stage matches now complete. The first matchup of the Round of 32 will feature Canada taking on South Africa on June 28, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium, airing on FOX.
This monumental game marks the first World Cup knockout stage appearance for both nations, making it a historic occasion for Canadian and South African football.
Despite suffering a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, Canada advanced to the knockout stage with four points as the Group B runner-up, achieving its first World Cup knockout stage berth in three appearances. The loss ended Canada's nine-match unbeaten streak and was only the second time in the last 19 games that Canada has conceded multiple goals.
Canada's World Cup campaign began with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning its first World Cup point. The team then secured its first World Cup win with a 6-0 victory over nine-man Qatar in its second match.
On the other hand, South Africa has been one of the biggest surprises of the group stage, particularly after its opening match against Mexico. Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-0 loss to Mexico, which included two red cards, but bounced back with a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia on an 83rd-minute penalty. South Africa then pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset over South Korea to claim second place in Group A and secure its first knockout stage appearance in the nation's history.
For the Canada vs. South Africa matchup, the odds are available at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 28.
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Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5
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