Lionel Messi and Argentina have been warned by coach Lionel Scaloni ahead of the 2026 World CUp clash against Cape Verde: "They'll make life difficult for us."

Jesse Marsch issued an emotional speech to his Canada players after the World Cup feat against South Africa: "You guys are Canadian heroes."

Entering the knockout stage, Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario named the four biggest rivals head coach Carlo Ancelotti will have to face on his path to claim the 2026 World Cup.

In a closely contested match, Canada defeated South Africa 1–0, with a last-minute goal by Stephen Eustáquio. With this victory, they have secured their spot in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup for the first time. Here are their potential opponents, venue and date.

Spain have established as one of the best national teams at the 2026 World Cup. After finishing top of their group, they will face Austria, but they will be without Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino. However, both players could still return to the squad for the later stages of the tournament.

As the knockout stage begins in the 2026 World Cup, extra time and penalties will be used if necessary to break a tie after regulation time.

Despite already being 39 years old, Lionel Messi has once again become one of the best players at the 2026 World Cup. Following his latest goal, he surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo by breaking the record of scoring in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

After reuniting in the 2026 World Cup clash between Colombia and Portugal, James Rodriguez opened up on his memories with Cristiano Ronaldo: "I was always at his house."

Watch Rabona TV's comprehensive 2026 World Cup Round of 32 predictions. Get complete tactical breakdowns for all 16 matches, from USA vs Bosnia to Argentina vs Cape Verde.

Despite recovering from his injury, Alphonso Davies has been left out of Canada's starting lineup for the Round of 32 clash against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup.

Despite their defeat to Switzerland, Canada managed to reach the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. There, they will face South Africa, looking for a convincing victory. With this in mind, both sides are expected to have a competitive clash. Here are the confirmed lineups for both sides.

Canada have surprised everyone at the 2026 World Cup, securing their place in the knockout stage. With this in mind, they face South Africa, looking to make history in the competition. Therefore, a win, a draw, or a loss could significantly affect the knockout bracket.

Canada have managed to remain quite competitive at the 2026 World Cup, qualifying for the Round of 32. Despite this, they have dropped positions in the FIFA Men's World Ranking ahead of their match against South Africa.

After defeating South Korea in heroic fashion, South Africa earned a place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Before facing Canada, they have climbed significantly in the FIFA Men's World Ranking.

The next match for each of Argentina and Austria in the Round of 32 with the Group J standings.