South Africa vs Canada - FIFA World Cup 2026
South Africa vs Canada at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
SoFi Stadium
The most expensive stadium ever built, SoFi sits under a translucent fixed canopy with open sides. Los Angeles hosts group games and a knockout tie.
Stadium details →World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
South Africa, known as Bafana Bafana ("The Boys"), are 1996 AFCON champions who famously hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup and return to the tournament in 2026 for the first time in 16 years under coach Hugo Broos, with goalkeeper-captain Ronwen Williams as their talisman.
Full team profile →Canada, known as Les Rouges, underwent a dramatic transformation in the early 2020s — qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986 and reaching the Copa América semi-finals in 2024 — powered by a golden generation led by captain Alphonso Davies and top scorer Jonathan David. As co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, they enter the tournament with genuine ambitions of advancing deep into the competition.
Full team profile →Frequently asked questions
- Where was South Africa vs Canada played?
- The match was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, United States.
- What stage was the South Africa vs Canada match?
- This was a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.