New Delhi, June 25 -- It was history in unique ways for South Africa, Switzerland and Canada as they progressed to the round of 32 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup after the latest series of matches.

South Africa, also known as Bafana Bafana in the football world, created history by advancing to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage for the first time after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in their final group-stage match.

As per OptaJoe, South Africa, who have progressed to the round of 32 for the first time ever, are the seventh African nation to have made to the WC knockout stages. In the Group A, they ended as number two, with a win, loss and a draw each, giving them four points. Mexico is at the top with three wins in three matches and...