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Canada to Play First Ever Overseas Knockout vs. South Africa

6/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Canada will become the first to play a knockout match outside its country, meeting South Africa in the round of 32 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 27, 2026.
South Africa earned a knockout berth with a 1-0 win over South Korea and a finish.
Coach Jesse Marsch reported injuries to captain Alphonso Davies (hamstring) and midfielder Ismaël Koné (broken leg) and odds of Canada -140, South Africa +450, over/under 2.5 goals.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup, the first major sporting event after apartheid and the first held entirely in one nation. Readmitted to international rugby in 1992, the Springboks, captained by François Pienaar, beat New Zealand 15-12 on 24 June at Ellis Park, where Nelson Mandela presented the trophy. Sixteen teams played in nine upgraded venues.

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Story summary

Canada will become the first to play a knockout match outside its country, meeting South Africa in the round of 32 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 27, 2026.
South Africa earned a knockout berth with a 1-0 win over South Korea and a finish.
Coach Jesse Marsch reported injuries to captain Alphonso Davies (hamstring) and midfielder Ismaël Koné (broken leg) and odds of Canada -140, South Africa +450, over/under 2.5 goals.

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