The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout phase begins on Sunday with a Round of 32 match between co-host Canada and South Africa. Multiple outlets report the game is staged in Los Angeles, with the match at or described as SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and coverage focusing on the opening fixture of the last-32 bracket. The Independent, Fox Sports, and other reports describe the match as a historic first for both teams in World Cup knockout play, noting that neither country has previously reached or played a World Cup knockout match, making the result—win or elimination—part of their tournament history. Several sources also provide live updates and viewing or streaming information, reflecting the match’s status as the start of the knockout rounds. Live blogging and text commentary from outlets including The Athletic and Al Jazeera accompany pre-match information highlighted by Fox Sports and CNET, while other reports frame the contest as a win-or-go-home situation with a place in the last 16 on the line. The match is listed for 28 June, with Canadian co-host status repeatedly noted.