Canada Reaches World Cup Knockout Stage

Canada secured its first-ever berth in the World Cup knockout stage despite a 2-1 loss to Switzerland in front of a home crowd in Vancouver.

The result, combined with other group-stage outcomes, was enough to send the Canadians through as a best third-placed team.

Canada will face South Africa in the round of 32 at Los Angeles, but will do so without star player Alphonso Davies, who remains sidelined by injury.

Both nations are making their debut in the World Cup knockout rounds, setting up an emotional and historic match.