Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will both make World Cup history when they meet in the opening game of the knockout round on Sunday.

Bafana Bafana and co-hosts Canada in historic World Cup knockout clash

Switzerland and Canada became the latest teams to book their places in the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Brazil aimed to seal their passage to the last 32.

WRAP: Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32

Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.

Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress

Canada coach Jesse Marsch said midfielder Ismael Kone was in hospital with a suspected broken leg after the horrific injury that marred the World Cup co-hosts' 6-0 thrashing of Qatar on Thursday.

Canada bench 'heard bone snap': Marsch on Kone horror injury

Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South Korea while Canada edged closer to the last 32 after thrashing Qatar.

Mexico into World Cup last 32, Canada celebrate historic win

The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks.

FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row

Canada will look to make a statement in the opening Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as they face Bosnia and Herzegovina at the MBO Field in Toronto on Friday night (12 June), kick-off at 9pm CAT.

Maple Leafs out to make a statement

Canada named Jayden Nelson to its World Cup roster on Tuesday as a replacement for midfielder Marcelo Flores, who suffered a knee injury during the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.

Canada name Nelson to replace injured Flores on World Cup squad

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Jonathan David scored his third hat-trick for Canada and first since June 2021. It was the 6th hat-trick scored by a host nation and first since Geoff Hurst in 1966. Jonathan David is now the joint top scorer of the tournament with Lionel Messi (both 3 goals).

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