Canada and South Africa will meet in the first last-32 match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday at Los Angeles Stadium. The game kicks off at 3pm ET.
How to watch South Africa vs Canada
In the United States, the match will be broadcast on FS1 and Telemundo, with streaming available on Fubo. Canadian viewers can watch on TSN. In the United Kingdom, ITV1 will show the game, and Australian fans can tune in via SBS.
Match context
Seventy-two group-stage matches have been completed, leaving 32 teams in the knockout phase. Sunday features only one fixture due to the uneven schedule. Canada, one of the co-hosts, finished second in Group B and must travel to Los Angeles after playing their group matches in Canada. South Africa advanced as runners-up in Group A, securing their first-ever knockout appearance with a dramatic victory over South Korea.
Key storylines
South Africa claimed just 32% possession in their win over South Korea, the lowest of their group matches, yet found a winner through Thapelo Maseko. Canada have dealt with injuries to key players Alphonso Davies, Moïse Bombito, and Ismaël Koné, but coach Jesse Marsch has held the team together. Canada scored six goals against Qatar in their second group game but followed with an underwhelming loss to Switzerland, costing them top spot in Group B and a home knockout tie.
Player to watch
Nathan Saliba, the 22-year-old Canadian midfielder, delivered the assist of the tournament so far with a pass to Promise David against Switzerland. He could be a crucial tempo-setter in midfield.
