South Africa vs Canada: Where to Watch and Kickoff Details for World Cup Round of 32

South Africa and Canada Face Off in World Cup Round of 32

Both teams enter this knockout clash with matching group stage records of one win, one draw, and one loss, yet their recent momentum could not be more different.

South Africa is riding a wave of confidence after a tight 1-0 victory against South Korea, marking their first advancement to the knockout rounds in four World Cup appearances.

Canada comes into this match bruised after a 2-1 defeat to Group B leaders Switzerland, also suffering the loss of key midfielder Ismaël Koné due to a fractured leg sustained earlier in the tournament.

Key Players to Watch

Despite setbacks, Canada still boasts explosive talents like Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustáquio, and Jonathan David, who made headlines with a hat-trick against Qatar during the group stage.

South Africa counters with an ambitious squad featuring Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Percy Tau, and Lyle Foster. This match guarantees that one underdog nation will continue their surprising World Cup journey.

Broadcast Information

The South Africa vs. Canada match will air on FOX in the United States. Fans can also stream the game live via fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.

Fubo stands out as a top streaming option, offering new users a free trial to watch this and all World Cup matches without cable. It streams over 100 channels, including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox.

Match Date and Time

The match kicks off on Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

Other Upcoming Matches

• Monday, June 29: Brazil vs Japan at 1 p.m. ET
• Monday, June 29: Germany vs Paraguay at 4:30 p.m. ET
• Monday, June 29: Netherlands vs Morocco at 9 p.m. ET

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. For the first time, it will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Matches will take place in 16 cities across North America. In the U.S., these include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. Canadian host cities are Toronto and Vancouver. Mexican matches will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This World Cup expands to 48 teams from the previous 32, leading to 104 total games including group stages and knockout rounds.

Streaming and Broadcast Details for 2026 World Cup

In the U.S., English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, both available through fubo. Spanish-speaking fans can watch every match live on Telemundo via Peacock and the Telemundo app.

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in the New York-New Jersey area.

U.S. Participation

The United States automatically qualifies as a host nation, alongside Canada and Mexico.