The 2026 World Cup's knockout round begins on Sunday in Southern California with Canada facing South Africa in the round of 32, the first time in history past the group stage for both countries.

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived, with South Africa and Canada going head-to-head in the first round of 32 game at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Cristiano Ronaldo snapped out of his goal scoring slump to lead Portugal to a win, while Ghana held Harry Kane and England and Colombia rallied to beat Congo.

The 2026 World Cup has a round of 32 for the first time with an expanded field of 48 teams. Here's when the knockout round starts.

Stephen Eustáquio scored deep into stoppage time to lift Canada to a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday in the opening match of the World Cup knockout stage.

For some, like Argentina, France and Spain, that's the only acceptable outcome.