Toronto, June 30 -- Canada's historic progress at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been matched by record-breaking television numbers, with an estimated 11.8 million viewers tuning in to witness the team's landmark knockout stage victory over South Africa, according to FIFA Media's official X handle.

The result marked Canada's first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout stage win, further underlining the significance of their ongoing campaign in the tournament.

According to FIFA Media's post on X, the match attracted unprecedented attention across the country, making it the most-watched FIFA World Cup knockout fixture in Canadian history, excluding previous World Cup finals.

The average audience for the match stood at 5.2 million viewers, reinforcin...