World Cup what to know: Canada-South Africa kick off knockout round play

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The World Cup knockout rounds have begun with Canada facing South Africa in Inglewood, California, marking a critical phase where only one team will advance through single-elimination matches.

From here on out, the World Cup knockout rounds mean only one team will emerge as the victor and advance to the next round, while the other heads home. Single-elimination play begins on Sunday when Canada faces South Africa in Inglewood, California, in the first of 16 matches after the field of 48 was trimmed to 32 with the completion of group-stage matches late Saturday night. The Canada-South Africa match features a little bit of history.