Canada's Promise David (24) celebrates with teammates Nathan Saliba (25) and Jonathan David (10) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Canada to face South Africa in knockout stage of World Cup
Jun 24, 2026 | 9:04 PM
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Canada will face South Africa in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.
South Africa upset South Korea 1-0 in Mexico City Wednesday to finish second in Group A.
Canada, the runner-up in Group B, takes on the South Africans on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Canada advanced to the knockout stage for the first time despite a 2-1 loss in Vancouver to Switzerland, which topped the group.
