The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began with a Round of 32 fixture between Canada and South Africa.
The match was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, marking the transition from the group stage to the single-elimination phase of the expanded 48-team tournament.
The enlarged format introduced a Round of 32 for the first time, adding an extra knockout round before the competition narrows toward the final.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_knockout_stage