Canada to face South Africa in World Cup knockout match
South Africa reached the knockout round for the first time, and Canada advanced after a 2-1 loss to Switzerland.
- On Sunday, June 28, Canada will face South Africa in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Both teams advanced from their respective group stages to reach this knockout matchup.
- Canada advanced to the knockout stage as Group B runner-up despite a 2-1 loss to Switzerland in Vancouver on Wednesday, June 24, after earning their first-ever World Cup victory against Qatar.
- South Africa qualified for the Round of 32 for the first time in history after defeating South Korea 1-0 in Mexico on Wednesday, finishing second in Group A.
- Tickets for the match at SoFi Stadium are available to the public, with the cheapest ticket price for the Los Angeles game at $915 as of publication.
- This match represents the first Round of 32 game in the FIFA World Cup tournament, marking a milestone moment as both nations continue their historic runs on Sunday, June 28.
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