Canada defeated South Africa 1‑0, advancing to the Round of 16 and marking Canada’s first appearance in the World Cup knockout stage. The match was played at 3 p.m. ET in Inglewood, California, and concluded with a dramatic stoppage‑time victory.

According to cbssports.com, South Africa finished second in Group A behind Mexico, posting a 1‑0 win over South Korea, a 1‑1 draw with the Czech Republic, and a 2‑0 loss to Mexico. Canada finished second in Group B behind Switzerland, with a 2‑1 loss to Switzerland, a 6‑0 win over Qatar, and a 1‑1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Betting odds reported by cbssports.com listed Canada at –140, South Africa at +450, and a draw at +250 on the money line, with the over/under for total goals set at 2.5. The odds for advancing were –310 for Canada and +245 for South Africa.

The tournament’s expanded format featured a record‑breaking group stage with nine African nations advancing, according to the Times of India. In the Round of 32, France24 reported that the Netherlands will face Morocco, Brazil will face Japan, and Germany will play Paraguay, with the winner of the Germany‑Paraguay match potentially meeting France next.