South Africa vs. Canada: 2026 World Cup Knockout Showdown
Match Details
- Fixture: South Africa vs. Canada
- Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- TV: FOX | Stream: FOX One
- Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Context
This is Match Day 18 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first day of the knockout stage. The loser is eliminated.
- South Africa qualified for the knockout round for the first time in its history by defeating South Korea.
- Canada advanced despite losing its final group match 2-1 to Switzerland.
Players to Note
"Alphonso Davies will be available for selection. He is ready for this game." — Canada head coach Jesse Marsch
- Alphonso Davies (Canada): Expected to be available after not playing in the previous match.
- Jonathan David (Canada): Canada's leading scorer.
- Thapelo Maseko (South Africa): Scored the winning goal against South Korea, becoming South Africa's youngest World Cup goalscorer at age 22.
- Ronwen Williams (South Africa): Goalkeeper.
- Teboho Mokoena (South Africa): Midfielder.
Broadcast Information
All World Cup matches are broadcast on FOX and FS1, with streaming on FOX One.
Key Takeaways
- It's win or go home. Both teams face elimination.
- Canada gets a major boost with the return of Alphonso Davies.
- South Africa makes history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time.