South Africa meets Canada in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, CA
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch South Africa vs. Canada on June 28, 2026
You can watch Canada take on South Africa live on DIRECTV on FOX and Telemundo on June 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
South Africa vs. Canada — Round of 32 Match Preview
South Africa meet Canada in the Round of 32 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, with a place in the Round of 16 on the line. Both reached this stage as group runners-up, each finishing second on 4 points, South Africa in Group A and Canada in Group B. The contrast in approach was clear across the group stage, where co-hosts Canada scored 8 goals under the high-pressing system Jesse Marsch has installed, while South Africa advanced on a tighter return of 2 goals. South Africa, at their first World Cup since 2010, carry the weight of history as a nation that has never advanced beyond the group stage, which makes this their biggest knockout opportunity in a generation. Canada, reaching only the second back-to-back appearance in their history after 2022, bring the pace of Alphonso Davies and the finishing of Jonathan David, who scored 2 goals across 5 Champions League starts for Juventus this season. South Africa counter with 21-year-old Relebohile Mofokeng, whose 10 goals and 8 assists for Orlando Pirates this season announced one of African football’s brightest young talents, and with captain Ronwen Williams, the goalkeeper who saved 4 penalties in a single shootout at AFCON 2023. In a single-leg tie that could come down to fine margins, that kind of goalkeeping pedigree may prove decisive.
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FOX, Telemundo
Streaming
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What Time is the Canada vs. South Africa Match Today?
The South Africa vs. Canada match starts at 3:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch South Africa vs. Canada?
You can watch South Africa vs. Canada on FOX, Telemundo, Tubi, Peacock and fuboTV.
Players to Watch: South Africa vs. Canada
South Africa
Relebohile Mofokeng — Winger. At 21, Mofokeng is South Africa’s brightest attacking talent, having recorded 10 goals and 8 assists for Orlando Pirates this season off 73 shots. His fearlessness in one-on-one situations is the spark South Africa rely on to turn a tight knockout match in their favour.
Lyle Foster — Forward. The Europe-based striker brings 3 goals and 2 assists from 15 Premier League starts with Burnley this season and leads the South African line. His hold-up play and movement give a possession-light side an outlet to build attacks around.
Ronwen Williams — Goalkeeper. South Africa’s captain is one of the continent’s most dependable goalkeepers, and he saved 4 penalties in a single shootout at AFCON 2023, a reminder of how he can swing a knockout tie on his own. He registered 46 saves this season for Mamelodi Sundowns, and in a single-leg match that could reach penalties his shot-stopping may be South Africa’s most valuable asset.
Canada
Jonathan David — Forward. Canada’s primary striker scored 2 goals across 5 Champions League starts for Juventus this season, the kind of pedigree at the highest club level that few in this tie can match. His finishing is what turns Canada’s pressing turnovers into goals.
Tajon Buchanan — Winger. The Villarreal wide man contributed 7 goals and 1 assist across 21 LALIGA starts this season and gives Canada genuine pace on the flank. His direct running stretches defences and creates the space Davies loves to attack from deep.
Alphonso Davies — Left Back. Canada’s marquee name, the Bayern Munich left back added 1 goal and 3 assists across 6 Bundesliga starts this season and turns defence into attack in a handful of strides. His overlapping runs are the engine of Marsch’s high-pressing approach, and stopping them is South Africa’s biggest defensive task.
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