South Africa and Canada meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at SoFi Stadium on June 28, 2026. Preview kickoff times, form, and head-to-head here. Bookmark for live scores on matchday — full schedule on fixtures.
South Africa vs Canada — World Cup 2026 Kickoff Time and Venue
South Africa vs Canada kicks off at 7:00 PM UTC (Sunday, June 28 at 3:00 PM EDT; Sunday 28 June at 20:00 BST for UK viewers). Local kickoff: Sunday, June 28 at 7:00 PM UTC. The match is staged at SoFi Stadium, one of the host venues for the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Fans planning travel or watch parties should note the Round of 32 slot in the World Cup 2026 calendar. Our fixtures page converts every World Cup 2026 kickoff to your local timezone automatically.
South Africa Team News, Form and World Cup 2026 Squad
South Africa arrive with recent form reading W D L from our World Cup 2026 results database. Squad selection, injuries, and the starting shape will be confirmed closer to kickoff — check the Lineups tab on this page when teamsheets are published.
In World Cup 2026, South Africa need a strong showing against Canada to control their own destiny. The home crowd advantage and tournament experience will factor into how they approach this World Cup 2026 fixture tactically.
Canada Team News, Form and World Cup 2026 Tactics
Canada bring form of L W D into this World Cup 2026 test. Their tactical identity — pressing height, width, and transition speed — will be scrutinised by South Africa in preparation.
Danger players for Canada can change a World Cup 2026 group game in a single moment. Expect a disciplined defensive structure with bursts forward when space appears against South Africa.
Head-to-Head — South Africa vs Canada History
South Africa and Canada have limited recent competitive history, making this World Cup 2026 World Cup 2026 tie harder to predict from past results alone.
Open the H2H tab above for dates, scores, and competition context. At a World Cup, motivation and squad depth often matter more than distant head-to-head records.
South Africa vs Canada World Cup 2026 Predictions
On paper, South Africa vs Canada in World Cup 2026 looks finely balanced. Form (W D L vs L W D), squad depth, and opening-match nerves all influence the likely shape of the game. A low-scoring draw or a one-goal margin either way fits the profile of tight World Cup 2026 group openers.
World Cup 2026 World Cup 2026 Standings Before Round of 32
Before kickoff, the World Cup 2026 table reads: 1. Mexico — 9pts; 2. South Africa — 4pts; 3. South Korea — 3pts; 4. Czechia — 1pts. Both South Africa and Canada understand the stakes: the top two places advance, with the best third-placed teams also in contention across the wider tournament.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
How to Watch South Africa vs Canada World Cup 2026 Live
In the United States, South Africa vs Canada is carried on FOX Sports and Telemundo (Spanish). UK viewers can watch on BBC and ITV (free to air). SBS (Australia), MBC/KBS/SBS (South Korea), and national broadcasters in each competing country also hold rights in their territories. FWC Live Score does not link to unofficial streams — use your national broadcaster's official World Cup 2026 TV schedule. For kickoff times see our fixtures page and how to watch guide.
FAQs
- Q: What time is South Africa vs Canada kick-off at World Cup 2026?
- A: Sunday, June 28 at 3:00 PM EDT (Sunday 28 June at 20:00 BST UK).
- Q: Where is South Africa vs Canada World Cup 2026 being played?
- A: SoFi Stadium.
- Q: What TV channel shows South Africa vs Canada World Cup 2026?
- A: FOX Sports and Telemundo (Spanish) (USA); BBC and ITV (free to air) (UK).
- Q: What are the World Cup 2026 World Cup 2026 standings?
- A: 1. Mexico — 9pts; 2. South Africa — 4pts; 3. South Korea — 3pts; 4. Czechia — 1pts
- Q: Who is the favourite to win South Africa vs Canada World Cup 2026?
- A: Both sides enter with credible squads; our preview above analyses form and tactics without gambling odds.