27.06.2026 13:33
The first match of the Round of 32 has been determined following the completion of Groups A, B, and C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada and South Africa will face each other for the first time in World Cup history.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues with full excitement, matches in Groups A, B, and C have been completed. Following these results, the teams advancing to the round of 32 have started to become clear, and the first matchup of the knockout stage has also been determined.
MEXICO TOPS GROUP A
Host nation Mexico completed the group stage with a perfect three wins, finishing top with 9 points and securing their place in the round of 32. South Africa, by defeating South Korea, advanced from the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history, moving up as runners-up.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ALSO ADVANCES
In Group B, Switzerland finished top with 7 points, while host Canada took second place with 4 points. Bosnia and Herzegovina, finishing third with 4 points, secured a spot in the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
BRAZIL AND MOROCCO CONTINUE THEIR JOURNEY
In Group C, Brazil won their final match to finish top with 7 points. Morocco, with the same number of points, placed second on goal difference and advanced to the round of 32.
FIRST MATCHUP CONFIRMED
Following the completion of Groups A, B, and C, the first matchup of the round of 32 has been confirmed. Canada and South Africa will face each other on Sunday, June 28 at 22:00 TSI. The two countries will meet for the first time in an official match in their histories.