Canada has made history by qualifying for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time, despite a disappointing loss to Switzerland on Wednesday. The team's dreams of advancing in the tournament are still alive, and they will face South Africa in the Round of 32 in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Although the match against Switzerland ended in a 2-1 loss, Canada's earlier performances in the group stage were enough to secure a spot in the knockout stage. The team's journey will continue in Los Angeles, where they will look to overcome South Africa and advance to the next round.
Betting Odds
FanDuel has released the opening betting odds for the Canada vs. South Africa matchup, with Canada favored to win at -145. A draw is priced at +260, while a South Africa win is available at +460.
In terms of advancing to the next round, Canada is priced at -330, while South Africa is at +250. If Canada wins, they will face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco match in the Round of 16.
The updated odds for Canada's stage of elimination are also available, with the team priced at -130 to reach the Last 16, +230 to be eliminated in the Last 32, and +480 to make it to the Quarterfinals.
Canada's historic World Cup campaign continues to gather momentum, and the team will look to build on their earlier performances and make a deep run in the tournament. After securing their first-ever men's World Cup win, Les Rouges have a realistic chance to make an impact in the knockout stage.
