South Africa vs Canada Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026

South Africa and Canada meet in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in California, with both nations making their first-ever appearance in a World Cup knockout match.

South Africa recovered from an opening defeat to Mexico by drawing with Czechia before sealing qualification with a shock 1-0 victory. Canada, one of the tournament co-hosts, finished second in Group B after drawing with Bosnia and Herzegovina, thrashing Qatar 6-0, and narrowly losing 2-1 to Switzerland.

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Prediction for South Africa vs Canada in the 2026 World Cup

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Who is the favourite to win?

According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Canada are the favourite to win, with 67% of the odds pointing to victory.

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• 🆚 Match: South Africa vs Canada

• 🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup

• 📅 Date: Sunday, 28/06/2026

• 🕐 Time: 20:00 UK time

• 🏟️ Stadium: Los Angeles Stadium

South Africa in the 2026 World Cup

South Africa come into this match with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Bafana Bafana:

World Cup campaign

• 1 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)

• Average: 1.33 point(s) per match

• 2 goals scored in the World Cup (0.67 per match)

• 3 goals conceded in the World Cup (1 per match)

Bafana Bafana in 2026:

• 7 win(s), 7 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s) across all competitions

• Top scorer: Thapelo James Morena with 2 goal(s)

• Assists: Oswin Reagan Appollis with 4 assists

Latest results for Bafana Bafana

24/06/2026 18:00

South Africa

1 - 0

South Korea

W

18/06/2026 09:00

Czech Republic

1 - 1

South Africa

D

11/06/2026 12:00

Mexico

2 - 0

South Africa

L

29/05/2026 09:00

South Africa

0 - 0

Nicaragua

D

31/03/2026 10:30

South Africa

1 - 2

Panama

L

Canada in the 2026 World Cup

Canada come into this clash with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.

See what Les Rouges have done so far:

World Cup campaign:

• 1 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)

• Average: 1.33 point(s) per match

• 8 goals scored in the World Cup (2.67 per match)

• 3 goals conceded in the World Cup (1 per match)

Les Rouges in 2026

• 9 win(s), 9 draw(s), and 6 defeat(s) across all competitions

• Top scorer: Jonathan David with 3 goal(s)

• Assists: Tani Oluwaseyi with 2 assists

Latest results for Les Rouges

24/06/2026 12:00

Switzerland

2 - 1

Canada

L

18/06/2026 15:00

Canada

6 - 0

Qatar

W

12/06/2026 12:00

Canada

1 - 1

Bosnia-Herzegovina

D

05/06/2026 16:30

Canada

1 - 1

Ireland

D

01/06/2026 18:00

Canada

2 - 0

Uzbekistan

W

South Africa vs Canada: head-to-head history

South Africa and Canada do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.

Probable lineups for South Africa vs Canada

Check the probable lineups below for the South Africa vs Canada prediction in the 2026 World Cup.

South Africa Probable XI (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Rushwin Dortley, Mothobi Mvala, Aubrey Modiba, Thalente Mbatha, Sphephelo Sithole, Patrick Maswanganyi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis, Evidence Makgopa

Canada Probable XI (4-4-2): Maxime Crépeau, Alistair Johnston, Moïse Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choinière, Stephen Eustáquio, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin

Other predictions for the match

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Home Team

South Africa

International - World Cup

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W D L	1.33
Home	W	3
Away	D L	0.5

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	33%	100%	0%
Goals	1.67	1	2
Scored	0.67	1	0.5
Conceded	1	0	1.5
Both Teams to Score	33%	0%	50%
Without Conceding	33%	100%	0%
Failed To Score	33%	0%	50%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.15	1.26	1.1
xGA	1.4	1.39	1.41

Away Team

Canada

International - World Cup

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W D	1.33
Home	W D	2
Away	L	0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	33%	50%	0%
Goals	3.67	4	3
Scored	2.67	3.5	1
Conceded	1	0.5	2
Both Teams to Score	67%	50%	100%
Without Conceding	33%	50%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	2.39	2.75	1.68
xGA	0.62	0.52	0.84

Corners

8 / Match

+75% Corners / Match

Canada received +75% more corners than South Africa in the World Cup

14 / Match

South Korea

(4)

Czech Republic

(5)

Mexico

(1)

(7)

Switzerland

(19)

Qatar

(9)

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Cards

3 / Match

+80% Cards / Match

South Africa received +80% more cards than Canada in the World Cup

1.67 / Match

South Korea

(1)

Czech Republic

(2)

Mexico

(2)

(2)

Switzerland

(1)

Qatar

(2)

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Goals Scored

0.67 / Match

+299%

Canada is +299% better in terms of goals scored

2.67 / Match

South Korea

(1)

Czech Republic

(1)

Mexico

(0)

(1)

Switzerland

(6)

Qatar

(1)

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Goals Conceded

1 / Match

+0%

Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded

1 / Match

South Korea

(0)

Czech Republic

(1)

Mexico

(2)

(2)

Switzerland

(0)

Qatar

(1)

Bosnia-Herzegovina

World Cup Standings

Group A

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Mexico	3	3	0	0	6	0	6	9	3
2	South Africa	3	1	1	1	2	3	-1	4	1.33
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	2	3	-1	3	1
4	Czech Republic	3	0	1	2	2	6	-4	1	0.33

Group B

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Switzerland	3	2	1	0	7	3	4	7	2.33
2	Canada	3	1	1	1	8	3	5	4	1.33
3	Bosnia-Herzegovina	3	1	1	1	5	6	-1	4	1.33
4	Qatar	3	0	1	2	2	10	-8	1	0.33

Group C

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Brazil	3	2	1	0	7	1	6	7	2.33
2	Morocco	3	2	1	0	6	3	3	7	2.33
3	Scotland	3	1	0	2	1	4	-3	3	1
4	Haiti	3	0	0	3	2	8	-6	0	0

Group D

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	USA	3	2	0	1	8	4	4	6	2
2	Australia	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4	1.33
3	Paraguay	3	1	1	1	2	4	-2	4	1.33
4	Turkey	3	1	0	2	3	5	-2	3	1

Group E

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Germany	3	2	0	1	10	4	6	6	2
2	Ivory Coast	3	2	0	1	4	2	2	6	2
3	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4	1.33
4	Curaçao	3	0	1	2	1	9	-8	1	0.33

Group F

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	10	4	6	7	2.33
2	Japan	3	1	2	0	7	3	4	5	1.67
3	Sweden	3	1	1	1	7	7	0	4	1.33
4	Tunisia	3	0	0	3	2	12	-10	0	0

Group G

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Egypt	2	1	1	0	4	2	2	4	2
2	Belgium	2	0	2	0	1	1	0	2	1
3	Iran	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	2	1
4	New Zealand	2	0	1	1	3	5	-2	1	0.5

Group H

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Spain	2	1	1	0	4	0	4	4	2
2	Cape Verde	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	2	1
3	Uruguay	2	0	2	0	3	3	0	2	1
4	Saudi Arabia	2	0	1	1	1	5	-4	1	0.5

Group I

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	France	2	2	0	0	6	1	5	6	3
2	Norway	2	2	0	0	7	3	4	6	3
3	Senegal	2	0	0	2	3	6	-3	0	0
4	Iraq	2	0	0	2	1	7	-6	0	0

Group J

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Argentina	2	2	0	0	5	0	5	6	3
2	Austria	2	1	0	1	3	3	0	3	1.5
3	Algeria	2	1	0	1	2	4	-2	3	1.5
4	Jordan	2	0	0	2	2	5	-3	0	0

Group K

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Colombia	2	2	0	0	4	1	3	6	3
2	Portugal	2	1	1	0	6	1	5	4	2
3	Congo DR	2	0	1	1	1	2	-1	1	0.5
4	Uzbekistan	2	0	0	2	1	8	-7	0	0

Group L

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	England	2	1	1	0	4	2	2	4	2
2	Ghana	2	1	1	0	1	0	1	4	2
3	Croatia	2	1	0	1	3	4	-1	3	1.5
4	Panama	2	0	0	2	0	2	-2	0	0