South Africa vs Canada Round of 32: Kick-off Time, Team News, Prediction, How to Watch

South Africa vs Canada: Kick-off Time, Team News, How to Watch – World Cup Round of 32

Bafana Bafana will face Canada in their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match on Sunday, hoping to make history by reaching the round of 16.

South Africa head into the clash on the back of a shock 1-0 victory over South Korea, courtesy of Thapelo Maseko’s winner. The win secured second place in Group A and marked Bafana Bafana’s first-ever qualification for the World Cup round of 32.

Canada finished second in Group B after a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina, a 6-0 win over Qatar, and a 2-1 loss to Switzerland. This is also Canada’s first appearance in the knockout stage.

When is South Africa vs Canada round 32 Matchup?


Date: Sunday, 28 June 2026


What Is Kickoff time South Africa vs Canada round 32 Matchup?


Los Angeles local time: 12:00 PM  

South Africa (CAT): 9:00 PM  

UK (BST): 8:00 PM  

GMT: 7:00 PM

Where is South Africa vs Canada round 32 Matchup?

Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, USA


How to watch South Africa vs Canada round 32 Matchup?

South Africa:  SuperSport (DStv channels 201, 202 & 235)  

SABC (free-to-air)  

SportyTV (streaming)

Canada: TSN, RDS, CTV, Crave  USA: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock 


South Africa vs Canada round 32 Matchup Team News


South Africa:  Themba Zwane remains suspended (extended three-game ban).  

Good news: Teboho Mokoena returns from his one-match suspension.

Canada:  Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) is still sidelined with a hamstring injury and has not played at the tournament.  

Ismaël Koné is out for the rest of the tournament with a broken leg.

South Africa vs Canada round 32 Matchup Expected Lineups

Canada (4-4-2)

Maxime Crepeau (GK)  Richie Laryea – Derek Cornelius – Luc de Fougerolles – Alistair Johnston  Ali Ahmed – Mathieu Choinière – Nathan Saliba – Tajon Buchanan  Tani Oluwaseyi – Jonathan David 

South Africa (4-3-3)

Ronwen Williams (GK)  Aubrey Modiba – Mbekezeli Mbokazi – Ime Okon – Khuliso Mudau  Sphephelo Sithole – Teboho Mokoena  Oswin Appollis – Relebohile Mofokeng – Thapelo Maseko  Evidence Makgopa 

South Africa vs Canada head to head records

The two teams have met only once in history: 

2007 Friendly (Durban): South Africa 2-0 Canada

(Teko Modise scored both goals)

This is the first-ever FIFA World Cup meeting between the two sides and the first knockout stage appearance for both nations. 


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