Canada and South Africa clash in first World Cup knockout tiefirst World Cup knockout tie

Canada and South Africa will play Sunday in Inglewood, California, marking the first knockout round match of the 2026 World Cup. As co-hosts, Canada advanced to its first-ever knockout stage but must play outside its borders, becoming the first World Cup host nation to do so.

This unprecedented situation highlights the logistical complexities of the multi-nation tournament format and sets a new precedent for future World Cup hosting arrangements.