The SA men’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, has made history by advancing to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Following a dramatic group stage campaign, South Africa secured the second spot in Group A, setting up a highly anticipated Round of 32 clash against tournament co-hosts Canada. The knockout fixture is scheduled to take place this coming Sunday, 28 June 2026, at the Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in California, with kickoff set