The knockout stage of the tournament is finally underway, and the drama has already begun. In a thrilling start to the knockout matches, South Africa took on Canada in a high-stakes battle, while Iran's hopes of advancing came to a disappointing end. Meanwhile, Africa made history as the continent's teams secured more spots in the knockout rounds than ever before, a testament to their growing strength in international football. With the likes of Messi and Ronaldo still in the running, the stage is set for a potential showdown between the two all-time greats in the final, and the knockout matches are sure to deliver plenty of excitement and surprises.
Knockout matches begin with South Africa vs Canada as Iran exit, Africa make history, Messi-Ronaldo final hopes rise.
