Canada reaches round of 16 at 2026 World Cup, faces South Africa in Inglewood

Co‑hosts Canada opened the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a round‑of‑16 match against South Africa. The game took place in Inglewood, California, marking Canada’s first appearance at this stage of the tournament. Canadian officials and fans viewed the hosts as slight favorites, celebrating the milestone in the competition.

The match concluded the group phase and set the stage for the remainder of the World Cup’s elimination rounds.