Will there be extra time and penalties in Canada vs South Africa in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Canada and South Africa kicked off the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in the United States on Sunday.

Canada advanced to the second round as Group B runners-up, while South Africa defeated South Korea on the final matchday of the group stage to secure its place in the round of 32.

With almost an hour left in the round of 32 between Canada and South Africa, the score remains 0-0. That begs the question of what will happen if this match ends in a draw.

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What happens if Canada vs South Africa ends in a draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32?

If the match remains tied after 90 minutes plus stoppage time, the match will go into extra time of 30 minutes.

If the winner is not determined even after that, a penalty shootout will decide which team will advance to the pre-quarter-finals.

Both teams are playing in their first World Cup knockouts.

The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup featured a record 48 teams, which dropped to 32 after the first round. From now on, all matches will be a single-leg knockout.

Published on June 29, 2026