After more than two weeks of packed World Cup schedules featuring four, five and even six matches a day, today’s action is all about one game.

The Round of 32 gets underway with South Africa taking on co-hosts Canada, and new bet365 customers can get involved with the bookmaker’s popular Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets welcome offer.

With a place in the last 16 on the line, there’s no margin for error for either side, making it an intriguing contest between two teams who exceeded expectations to reach the knockout stages.

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Here’s how to claim the offer:

  1. Sign up as a new bet365 customer using the link below.
  2. Make a qualifying deposit of at least £5.
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The bet365 bonus code will already be applied when you register through our link, making it easy to activate the welcome offer. The code does not increase the value of the promotion, but it ensures you’re taken to the correct registration journey where the offer is available.

Bet Credits expire seven days after they are credited to your account.

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Canada vs South Africa: What to expect from today’s only World Cup match

Today’s fixture provides a rare pause in an otherwise relentless World Cup schedule, with just one match taking place after days packed with multiple games.

Canada are generally regarded as slight favourites thanks to the greater depth and quality within their squad, but this is far from a straightforward tie. South Africa have impressed with their organisation, discipline and ability to frustrate stronger opponents, and they head into the knockout stages full of confidence after a strong group-stage campaign.

Few predicted Bafana Bafana would reach the knockout rounds, after they took just one point from their opening two games. But they ended up securing second place in Group A thanks to an impressive 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Canada’s route to the Round of 32 was similarly hard-fought. The tournament co-hosts had the opportunity to top Group B but suffered a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland, meaning they had to settle for second place after a match where a draw would have been enough to win the group.

Adding another layer to the occasion, this will be the first time Canada have played outside their home nation during the tournament, having contested all of their group-stage fixtures on Canadian soil. It remains to be seen what impact, if any, travelling to Mexico for this knockout tie will have on Jesse Marsch’s side.

Why the bet365 welcome offer stands out

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bet365’s Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets remains one of the strongest all-round welcome offers available at World Cup betting sites.

Unlike enhanced odds promotions such as Paddy Power’s offer on England vs Panama that are tied to a single selection, this deal gives new customers much greater flexibility. Once you’ve met the qualifying requirements, your Bet Credits can be used across a wide range of football markets throughout the remainder of the tournament.

Whether you fancy Canada to justify favouritism or believe South Africa can continue their strong run, bet365’s welcome offer is an excellent way to get started with extra betting value for the knockout stages ahead.