Canada and South Africa goalless in World Cup knockout match

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:39 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Canada and South Africa goalless in World Cup knockout match
Summary

Canada and South Africa are currently engaged in a goalless first knockout match at the FIFA World Cup. Canada has introduced star player Alphonso Davies, making his tournament debut after starting on the bench. Both teams are historically looking to advance beyond the group stage for the first time. The winner of this match will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in the last 16.

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  • Match is currently scoreless with both teams having no previous knockout stage experience.
  • Alphonso Davies has entered the match for Canada.
  • This is the first knockout match of the tournament.
  • The winner will play the Netherlands or Morocco in the next round.
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  • 8:39 PMYahoo SportsCanada star Davies comes on as World Cup co-hosts still goalless with South Africa
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Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live and follow live text commentary as South Africa and Canada meet in the first knockout match at the Fifa World Cup.

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