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Canada's World Cup Journey Hits a Milestone Outside Its Borders

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In a historic turn of events, Canada will play its knockout match against South Africa at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, marking the first time a co-host nation competes in a World Cup elimination game outside its own territory. This unusual situation arose after Canada finished second in Group B, following a 2-1 loss to Switzerland. Many Canadians are expressing frustration with FIFA for not ensuring that the knockout matches for Group B teams would be held in Canada. The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, and both teams are making their debut in the knockout stages of a men's World Cup. Canada aims to capitalize on its previous successes despite the challenging circumstances.

Key Details: • Match time: 3 p.m. ET • Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA • Canada finished second in Group B after a loss to Switzerland • First knockout match for both Canada and South Africa in men's World Cup history

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