Canada and South Africa opened the knockout stage of the World Cup in Los Angeles, competing for a spot in the round of 16.
Both teams avoided early risks, according to NOS.
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The winner of this match will advance to face either the Netherlands or Morocco in the next round.
Canada controlled early possession and missed a major scoring opportunity in the 22nd minute. Defender Cornelius sent a close-range header wide from a free kick.
Forward Jonathan David, who scored three goals against Qatar in the group stage, started for Canada.
Star player Alphonso Davies began the match on the bench due to a prior injury.
South Africa advanced to the round of 32 after defeating South Korea 1-0 in their final group match.
That result prompted South Korean coach Hong Myung-bo to resign.
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The South African squad played without midfielder Themba Zwane, who served the final match of a three-game suspension following a disciplinary incident against Mexico.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands completed its final training session in Kansas City before traveling to Mexico for a round of 16 match against Morocco.
Dutch forward Cody Gakpo participated despite recently suffering the loss of his unborn son.
The upcoming match in Mexico has revived memories of the 2014 World Cup, where a controversial decision eliminated the Mexican team.
Mexican fans still express frustration over the penalty awarded to Arjen Robben twelve years ago.
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South Africa enters the knockout stage as a surprise qualifier after finishing second in a group that included Mexico, Czechia, and South Korea.
