Canada Vies to Make More History in FIFA World Cup Knockout Match vs. South Africa
South Africa are set to restore Teboho Mokoena, while Canada could be without Ismael Kone and monitor Stephen Eustaquio and Alfie Jones.
- South Africa faces Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 8pm BST, with both squads managing significant roster changes and injury concerns as the tournament progresses.
- Midfielder Teboho Mokoena returns for Bafana Bafana after serving a one-game suspension, though the team remains without playmaker Themba Zwane, suspended following a red card against Mexico on June 11.
- Personnel challenges persist for Canada, with midfielder Ismael Kone ruled out due to a fractured tibia, while Stephen Eustaquio manages muscle problems and Alfie Jones struggles with fitness issues.
- Star defender Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich is pushing for his first tournament minutes after nursing a hamstring injury, with reports suggesting the full-back could appear off the bench.
- Canada plans to counter South Africa's disciplined setup, which relies on attacking trio Relebohile Mofokeng, Thapelo Maseko, and Evidence Makgopa, utilizing pace and athleticism in their 4-2-3-1 formation.
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Canada does not play in its own country for the first time in the Sixteenth Final against South Africa. Topstar Alphonso Davies returns to the game in the liveticker.
FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana's expected starting 11 vs Canada
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos appears set to resist the temptation to make changes when South Africa face Canada, with the Belgian expected to reward the players who impressed in the memorable victory over South Korea. The biggest selection dilemma comes in midfield following the return of Teboho Mokoena from suspension. The Mamelodi Sundowns star is often one of the first name on the team sheet. However, Broos may decide against disrupting a c…
Canada will cross with South Africa in the 16th final on Sunday afternoon at the FIFA World Cup.
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