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Canada vs. South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as first knockout tie is goalless at the break
Canada face South Africa in the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles, with both sides in the knockouts for the first time in their history.
Canada vs South Africa LIVE - Bafana and Les Rouges seek first-ever R16 spot at FIFA World Cup
History is being made in Los Angeles today, as South Africa and Canada contest both countries' first ever FIFA World Cup knockout match, in the round of 32. Follow our live blog here!
World Cup Daily LIVE: South Africa vs. Canada LIVE; Iran despair after late Austria drama
The knockout stage has officially begun! The round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup begins with our first match being South Africa against co-hosts Canada in Inglewood, California.
World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as it happened on June 28
The World Cup knockout stage is finally upon us, and England will be there. Follow all the latest news across the day right here, with ESPN.
Why every round-of-32 team will, won't win FIFA World Cup
Then there were 32. Let's review why each team still alive at the 2026 World Cup could win the whole thing -- and why each probably won't.
Every team's championship odds for the 2026 World Cup
Odds for every team to advance through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.
Aubrey Modiba: Canada must beware of Bafana 'upset' despite 'home' advantage
South Africa's Aubrey Modiba is quietly confident that Bafana Bafana can add to the World Cup's growing list of surprise results when they face Canada in their Last 32 match in Inglewood on Sunday.
Bafana's World Cup clash with Canada can change South Africa's football trajectory
When Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana face Canada in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 at Los Angeles Stadium, a win could make a major difference to South Africa's football ecosystem.
Yaya Sithole's redemption arc key to South Africa's recovery from disastrous start at FIFA World Cup
Yaya Sithole could have been forgiven for questioning whether he was in a waking nightmare midway through his first ever FIFA World Cup game, for South Africa against Mexico on July 11.
Predicting how many of Africa's historic nine teams will win their R32 matches
Which of the African teams can extend their impressive runs to date by advancing to the last 16?
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | -4 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | Thapelo Maseko | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Tshepang Morem.. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau | 0 | 3 | 0 |