Co-hosts Canada and South Africa in historic World Cup knockout clash
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will both make World Cup history when they meet in the opening game of the knockout round on Sunday...
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Co-hosts Canada and South Africa are set to make World Cup history by meeting in a landmark knockout stage match on Sunday.
- The game marks the first time either nation has reached this stage of the tournament.
- Key player Alphonso Davies is expected to return for Canada after being sidelined with injury.
- South Africa, one of nine African teams in the last 32 due to the expanded format, aims to build on their previous group stage successes.
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