LIVE MATCH BELOW
Welcome to the LIVE coverage between South Africa vs Canada, the first round 32 knockout match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
After failing top of their group, one of the host nations, Canada face a tougher test. first, not playing in front of their fans, and second, the pressure of playing their first knockout game in a World Cup.
South Africa on the other, apart from this match being their first ever knockout match, the backlash from other African countries serves as a stiffer test for the Bafana Bafana.
Whosoever wins, will progress to the round of 16 in the new World Cup format introduced by FIFA in this year’s tournament.
Match Details
Game: South Africa vs Canada
Date: June 28, 2026
Kick-off: 8 PM WAT, 9 PM SAT.
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, United States of America (USA)