You can watch Team Canada take on South Africa at a FIFA World Cup watch party in downtown Peterborough on Sunday afternoon (June 28).
The watch party is being organized by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) in partnership with the City of Peterborough and Peterborough Tourism.
“We’re inviting the whole community to join us outdoors, connect with friends and neighbours, and cheer on Team Canada as they take on the world stage — all right in the heart of downtown Peterborough,” reads an email from the Peterborough DBIA.
The game will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on an outdoor screen at Quaker Foods City Square starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.
This is the first time ever that the Canadian men’s national team has reached the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup.
Although Team Canada’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland at Vancouver’s BC Place on Wednesday wasn’t the best result, the team’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina and 6-0 victory of Qatar means Canada proceeds to Group B in second place.
If Canada had managed a draw against Switzerland, their next match would have been back at BC Place on July 2. Instead, they’ll be playing at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday against South Africa, which defeated South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday night.
The knockout stage consists of single-elimination matches that must have a winner. A tie score after 90 minutes means extra time and, if required, a penalty shootout.
Whoever wins Sunday’s Round of 32 match will move on to the Round of 16, while the losing team will be eliminated.
If Canada wins on Sunday, the Peterborough DBIA may add additional Team Canada watch parties. In any case, there will also be a tournament final watch party at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19.
