Canada pressed high and aggressively during the group stage, but sitting back was what helped them win in Los Angeles

South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.

World Cup 2026 picks, predictions, odds, TV channel, how to watch, how to stream Canada vs South Africa on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Who will win match?

The 2026 World Cup group stage wasn’t predictable. Sure, favorites have dominated at the top of every group, but there’s been a lot of unforeseen outcomes. Who could have guessed that Cape Verde and DR Congo would get draws against Spain and Portugal,

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos, second from left, celebrates with staff after the World Cup match between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe, Mexico, June 24, 2026

With over 13 players under 25, the veteran Belgian tactician insists the future of South African football is in safe hands, regardless of his upcoming contract decision.