India, June 28 -- After some enthralling group-stage actions, more challenges await in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts, with 32 teams vying for the ultimate prize. One of the tournament's co-hosts, Canada, will kick off the show in the Round of 32, going up against South Africa at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 28. Both teams had similar campaigns in the first round, as the Bafana Bafana finished second in Group A with one victory and a draw, while Canada also held the second spot in Group B with the same points.

The South Africa national football team, who lost their World Cup opener to Mexico, bounced back in the following games. They played out a 1-1 draw with Czechia before defeating South Korea by one goal.

Meanwhile, th...