Canada to face South Africa at SoFi Stadium in World Cup knockout round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Canada's match against South Africa in the Round of 32 will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026. The Canadian national team is seeking its first-ever knockout round victory but will not play in Toronto or Vancouver due to finishing second in their group. FIFA's scheduling caused this, as the teams that win their groups are designated to host matches in their co-host nations. While this outcome disappoints local fans, the stakes remain high as Canada tries to advance in the tournament.
- •Match scheduled for June 28, 2026, at SoFi Stadium.
- •Canada finished second in its group, leading to this venue choice.
- •Playing away from co-host sites limits local fan support.
- •The match is a knockout round contest for Canada.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Why Canada vs. South Africa game isn't being played in co-host nation sites in Toronto or Vancouver
"They had to come to the United States instead.
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