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South Africa arrive on a high after edging South Korea, while Canada look to shake off a narrow group-stage stumble. Two ambitious sides meet in the World Cup Round of 32 with a quarter of the draw opening up for the winner.
South Africa ride the lift of a famous group-stage win into a World Cup knockout meeting with a Canada side that scores freely but arrives smarting from a late defeat. Here are the key storylines, form lines and selection questions before kick-off.
Two sides smarting from opening defeats meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where a second straight loss could leave either Czechia or South Africa with a mountain to climb in the group.
Beaten in their openers, Czechia and South Africa meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium needing a result to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Mexico launch their home World Cup against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, with El Tri in red-hot form and Bafana Bafana eager to spring an early surprise on the biggest stage.
Mexico launch their 2026 World Cup campaign against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, riding a wave of momentum and home expectation as Bafana Bafana look to disrupt the party.