Canada has punched its ticket to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and its reward is a Round of 32 clash against South Africa. The match is set for June 28 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
How Canada got here
Canada finished as runners-up in Group B, slotting in behind Switzerland. That second-place finish was enough to secure progression into the knockout rounds of a tournament that looks fundamentally different from previous editions.
The 2026 World Cup expanded from 32 to 48 teams, bringing 104 total matches spread across 16 cities in three co-host nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Round of 32 is itself a new addition to the tournament structure, an extra knockout round necessitated by the larger field.
SoFi Stadium, the $5B venue that also houses the NFL’s Rams and Chargers, will provide the backdrop.
