Final score: South Africa 0 — 1 Canada
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Venue: SoFi Stadium
Stage: Round of 32
Canada edged South Africa 1–0 to reach the Round of 16; South Africa are eliminated.
Canada advance to the Round of 16. South Africa's tournament is over — the knockouts are win-or-go-home, with no second leg to put it right.
Canada move on. Track their run and test yourself against the bracket:
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