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South Africa and Canada Meet in 2026 World Cup Round of 32; Canada Wins 1-0

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Canada Edges South Africa 1-0 in World Cup Round of 32

Stephen Eustáquio scored the winning goal for Canada in stoppage time, as the Canadians advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in their history.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between South Africa and Canada took place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Kickoff was scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET. The match was broadcast on FOX and streamed on FOX One.

Canada won the match 1-0.

Match Result

  • Stephen Eustáquio scored the winning goal for Canada in stoppage time.
  • Alphonso Davies made his tournament debut after recovering from a hamstring injury and was available for selection.

Group Stage Performance

Both teams advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in their respective histories.

South Africa (Group A — 2nd Place)

  • 2-0 loss to Mexico
  • 1-1 draw with Czechia (also reported as Czech Republic)
  • 1-0 victory over South Korea

Canada (Group B — 2nd Place)

  • 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 6-0 victory over Qatar
  • 2-1 loss to Switzerland

Player Availability

Canada

  • Alphonso Davies (hamstring injury) returned for the match.
  • Ismael Kone was ruled out with a fractured tibia.

South Africa

  • Teboho Mokoena returned from suspension.
  • Themba Zwane was suspended.

Notable Players

  • Canada: Forward Jonathan David was the team's leading scorer. Captain Alphonso Davies returned from injury.
  • South Africa: Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal against South Korea, becoming South Africa's youngest World Cup goalscorer at age 22. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and midfielder Teboho Mokoena were also on the roster.

Odds and Statistical Context

FanDuel Sportsbook listed Canada as the favorite on the 90-minute money line at -155, with South Africa at +500 and a draw at +260. The over/under for total goals was 2.5.

  • Opta gave Canada a 66% chance to reach the Round of 16.
  • Sources reported that Canada and their opponents had combined for two or fewer goals in eight of their last nine matches, and South Africa had not scored more than one goal in any match during the tournament.
  • The two teams had met once previously, a friendly in 2007 won by South Africa 2-0.

Next Match

Canada will face the winner of the Morocco vs. Netherlands match on July 4, 2026, in Houston, Texas.