South Africa vs Canada - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group round of 32 Match - South Africa vs Canada.
South Africa and Canada will battle for a historic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 when they meet in the opening Round of 32 match on Sunday, June 28, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. local time (PDT), 21:00 CEST and 3:00 p.m. US Eastern (EDT). Both nations are making history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time, setting up an evenly matched contest between Hugo Broos' disciplined South African side and Jesse Marsch's energetic Canadian team, with the winner advancing to face either the Netherlands or Morocco in the Round of 16.
How to Watch South Africa vs Canada – FIFA World Cup Match
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| Australia | SBS and SBS on Demand. |
| Great Britain | Viewers in UK can watch the match live on: |
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| Canada | Canadian football fans follow the match live on: |
| Germany | In Germany live coverage will be provided by:
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| Portugal | In Portugal the game will be broadcast live on Sport TV Channels 1 and 5. |
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| Spain | DAZN, RTVE Play, Tele Deportes, TVE La 1, FuboTV and Movistar Plus+ – M+ Liga de Campeones will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on TV4 Sweden, TV4 Play and NRK 1. |
| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on NRK 1 and NRK Sports. |
| France | beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect, My Canal, Molotov, M6, M6+ will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
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Team news
South Africa
- Hugo Broos' side qualified after a 1-0 win over South Korea following a draw against Czechia and a defeat to Mexico.
- Midfielder Teboho Mokoena is available again after serving a suspension, strengthening the midfield.
- Veteran playmaker Themba Zwane is suspended and unavailable.
Canada
- The biggest boost for Jesse Marsch is the return of captain Alphonso Davies, who has been declared fit after recovering from a hamstring injury. Defender Moïse Bombito is also available again.
- Midfielder Ismaël Koné is unavailable through injury.
- Canada reached the knockout rounds after finishing behind Switzerland in Group B, highlighted by a 6-0 win over Qatar.
Predicted line-ups
South Africa (4-2-3-1):
Ronwen Williams; Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba; Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole; Thapelo Maseko, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis; Evidence Makgopa.
Canada (4-4-2):
Maxime Crépeau; Alistair Johnston, Moïse Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies; Tajon Buchanan, Stephen Eustáquio, Nathan Saliba, Ali Ahmed; Jonathan David, Cyle Larin.
Canada enter the match as slight favorites thanks to their greater attacking firepower led by Jonathan David, while South Africa will rely on their organized defensive structure, quick transitions and the creativity of Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis to spring an upset.
