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Canada secured a huge World Cup break with South Korea's upset loss. When Canada lost 2-1 to Switzerland, they knew they'd have to travel to the United States for the knockout phase. But South Africa's 1-0 upset of South Korea gave Canada a more favorable matchup.
What happened?
South Africa's win locked up a surprise second-place finish in their group and a meeting with Canada in a Sunday round-of-32 match in Inglewood, Calif. This matchup is more favorable for Canada, as they avoid a tough crowd and a strong South Korean team.
Why it matters for Canada
The Korean community in Greater Los Angeles is large, with over 300,000 residents having Korean connections. This could have given South Korea a significant home-field advantage, with many fans willing to pay a premium to see their national team heroes in person.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last result | Canada 2-0 Venezuela (2025-11-19) |
| Recent form | 1W-4D-0L (WDDDD) |
| Currently sidelined | I. Koné, A. Jones |
What comes next?
Canada will face South Africa in the round-of-32 match, looking to advance in the World Cup. With their recent form and favorable matchup, Canada has a good chance of moving forward in the tournament.
As of June 26, 2026, Canada is unbeaten in their last 5 matches, with a record of 1W-4D-0L. Their last result was a 2-0 win over Venezuela on November 19, 2025. With key players like Jesse Marsch at the helm, Canada is looking to make a deep run in the World Cup.
