Canada vs. South Africa: What you need to know
Jesse Marsch said Alphonso Davies is available for selection in Canada's round of 32 match. But what kind of role, if any, will he play?
Did Canada catch a break at the FIFA World Cup?
Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland at BC Place meant Canada finished second in Group B and lost home field advantage for the rest of the tournament. Had the Canadians earned a draw, they would have beat out the Swiss for first place and stayed in Vancouver for the round of 32 (and possibly for the round of 16).
At the same time, 30th-ranked Canada has a favourable matchup for its first-ever knockout game at the World Cup. The Canadians avoided No. 25 South Korea and instead will take on No. 60 South Africa, which upset the Koreans to finish runners-up in Group A.
Here’s what you need to know about Sunday's contest between Canada and South Africa at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (3:00 p.m. ET/TSN).
