Canada vs South Africa Prediction, Odds, and How to Watch: 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Canada and South Africa will face each other in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium.
- Both teams entered the knockout round as runners-up from their respective groups after the completion of all 72 group stage matches.
- The team secured its first World Cup point in the opening match with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to FOX Sports.
Canada and South Africa will face each other in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium. According to FOX Sports, this will be the first World Cup knockout stage game for both nations.
The game will air on FOX. Both teams entered the knockout round as runners-up from their respective groups after the completion of all 72 group stage matches.
How did Canada qualify for the Round of 32?
Canada advanced from Group B with four points. The team secured its first World Cup point in the opening match with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to FOX Sports.
Canada followed that result with its first World Cup win ever, defeating a nine-man Qatar squad 6-0. The team concluded the group stage with a 2-1 loss to Switzerland.
That loss ended a nine-match unbeaten streak for Canada. FOX Sports reported that the match against Switzerland was only the second time in the last 19 games that Canada has allowed multiple goals.
How did South Africa qualify for the Round of 32?
South Africa secured second place in Group A to earn its first knockout stage appearance in its nation’s history. The team’s path began with a 2-0 loss to Mexico, a match in which South Africa recorded two red cards, according to FOX Sports.
The team recovered in its second match against Czechia, securing a 1-1 draw on a 83rd-minute penalty. South Africa then defeated South Korea 1-0 to clinch the runner-up spot in Group A.
FOX Sports characterized South Africa as one of the biggest surprises of the group stage.
What are the betting odds for Canada vs. South Africa?
FanDuel Sportsbook provided the betting lines for the June 28 matchup. The available wagering options include the moneyline, point spread, and an over/under total set at 2.5 goals.
Additional betting markets listed by the sportsbook include anytime goalscorer props, “Both Teams to Score,” and a “Tie No Bet” option. Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica, a wagering expert for FOX Sports, provided the official prediction and picks for the contest.