South Africa vs. Canada Prediction, Lineups, Odds and Bet Builder for World Cup Round of 32 Clash
Canada are favored to advance, but South Africa has allowed no more than one goal in any match this World Cup.
- On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Canada and South Africa square off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in the first 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET.
- Both nations advanced to the knockout phase for the first time in their history after finishing as group runners-up. South Africa secured their spot with a 1-0 win over South Korea, while Canada qualified despite a 2-1 loss to Switzerland.
- Canada enters as heavy favorites at-310 to advance after tallying 8 group stage goals, while all-time top scorer Jonathan David leads offensive depth against South Africa's defensive 'low block' strategy.
- Canada's captain Alphonso Davies remains questionable due to injury, while South Africa's playmaker Themba Zwane is suspended. Betting markets list Canada at-140 to win within 90 minutes on the moneyline.
- A victory at SoFi Stadium guarantees the winner a place in the Round of 16, marking a historic achievement for either program. The winner advances regardless of whether the match concludes in regulation, extra time, or penalties.
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The knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup has arrived. It is time for sixteen matches in the second round. Kick-off for South Africa vs. Canada in Los Angeles was at 9:00 PM. The winner of this clash will face the Dutch national team if Oranje eliminates the dangerous Morocco.
Both of them will try to access the eighth finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history.
Follow with us the first 16th final of the 2026 World Cup, between South Africa and Canada, Sunday night at SoFi Stadium
WORLD CUP DAILY, June 28: Round of 32 schedule set; All eyes on Canada vs. South Africa today - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News
Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications. Today’s only game is Canada vs. South Africa, noon start for the first playoff battle of the men’s soccer tournament. Both teams are in the expanded Round of 32, or knockout round, for the first time. The winner advances, the loser goes home. With the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams for 2026, 32 teams advanced from the group stage — the top two from each of…
The 17th day of the 2026 World Cup, this Sunday (28), marks the beginning of the elimination phase of the competition. After the closing of the group phase, the dispute becomes a unique game, and those who lose bid farewell to the tournament. The opening of the mata mata will be between South Africa and Canada, which are facing at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, worth the first slot in the final octaves. The Canadian selection comes as favorite…
Los Angeles., Reached its first goal, victory and qualifying for the World Cup qualifiers, host Canada arrives with the utmost illusion to the Seventeen finals against South Africa, but this time without the support of its audience.
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