Canada opens knockout stage with World Cup win over South Africa

Canada has advanced to the Round of 16 after a tight 1–0 victory over South Africa in World Cup knockout action on Sunday.

In a hard-fought match, Canada managed to edge past South Africa thanks to a single decisive goal, securing progression in the Round of 32 and keeping their tournament run alive.

South Africa pushed for an equalizer but were unable to break through a disciplined Canadian defence as Canada held on to seal the win.

With the result, Canada moves on to the next stage of the tournament, where the stakes rise as the knockout rounds continue.