The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round began Sunday in Inglewood, California, with Canada facing South Africa at SoFi Stadium in a round-of-32 match. Both nations were advancing past the group stage for the first time in World Cup history. The match marked the tournament's opening elimination game as the co-hosted competition between the United States, Canada, and Mexico entered its decisive phase, with multiple contenders including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland competing for the Golden Boot award.
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