South Africa vs. Canada Set for World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Clash

South Africa and Canada Face Off in Knockout Stage

According to Главком: Canada and South Africa will compete in a Round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. As of 4:25 PM on June 28, bookmakers at GGBET have assessed the odds, listing South Africa's victory at 4.74, Canada's at 2.46, and a draw in regular time at 2.04. Predictions for advancing to the Round of 16 also favor Canada, with odds of 1.30 compared to South Africa's 3.35. This matchup is part of the tournament's expanded format, featuring 48 teams for the first time.

Team Performances Leading Up to the Match

Both squads experienced mixed results during the group stage. South Africa suffered a 2-0 loss to Mexico, drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic, and secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea. Notably, South African players Sitole and Zwane received red cards in the match against Mexico. In the game against the Czech Republic, midfielder Mokoena scored from a penalty, while forward Maseko netted the winning goal against South Korea.

Canada also showed inconsistent form. They played a 1-1 draw with Bosnia, achieved an impressive 6-0 win over Qatar-with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick-and lost 1-2 to Switzerland, where forward Promise David found the net.

It is worth noting that the only previous encounter between these two nations occurred in a friendly match in autumn 2007, which South Africa won 2-0. Attacking midfielder Modise scored both goals in that game.

The match between South Africa and Canada will be broadcast on the Megogo platform at 10:00 PM Kyiv time. Viewers can watch this crucial fixture on the Megogo Football 1 channel.

This game is pivotal for both teams, as victory will secure their place in the Round of 16 of the World Cup.

Analyzing group-stage results, Canada appears to be the favorite, but South Africa has a history of success in their previous meetings. The match promises to be intense, with both sides eager to showcase their best football on the global stage.

As the tournament progresses, the stakes are high for all teams involved. In a related matchup, the Czech Republic will also be vying for advancement, facing South Africa after their recent defeat against Korea. For insights into how these teams are performing in the knockout stage, check out our coverage of the Czech Republic's upcoming clash.