How to Watch South Africa vs. Canada Live: TV, Streaming, Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32
South Africa vs. Canada: World Cup Round of 32 Preview
South Africa and Canada meet in a historic Round of 32 match after both teams finished their groups with identical 1-1-1 records, yet their momentum couldn't be more different.
South Africa arrives buoyed by a crucial 1-0 win over South Korea, securing their first knockout stage appearance in four World Cup tournaments. Canada struggles into this fixture following a 2-1 loss to Group B leader Switzerland, made worse by the injury blow of midfielder Ismaël Koné, sidelined for the tournament due to a fractured leg.
Despite setbacks, Canada still boasts offensive threats like Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustáquio, and striker Jonathan David, who notably scored a hat-trick against Qatar during the group stage. On the other side, South Africa enters confident and eager, led by Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Percy Tau, and Lyle Foster, promising an intense battle where one underdog will continue their World Cup journey.
Where to Watch South Africa vs. Canada
The match will air on FOX in the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.
Fubo is a solid choice for streaming, offering a free trial for new users. The service provides access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and over 100 other channels without cable (taxes and fees may apply).
Kickoff Time
The game kicks off at 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, June 28, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Other Upcoming World Cup Matches
- Sunday, June 28: South Africa vs. Canada (3 p.m. ET)
- Monday, June 29: Brazil vs. Japan (1 p.m. ET)
- Monday, June 29: Germany vs. Paraguay (4:30 p.m. ET)
- Monday, June 29: Netherlands vs. Morocco (9 p.m. ET)
2026 FIFA World Cup Basics
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, marking the first tournament hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Matches take place in 16 cities across North America, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, which means more matches and knockout games than ever before. Countries competing include big names like Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Spain, United States, as well as emerging nations like Cape Verde, Curaçao, Haiti, and Uzbekistan.
A total of 104 matches will be played throughout the event, covering group stages, knockout rounds, and the final.
Streaming and Broadcast Details
In the U.S., English broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, available on fubo for those without cable. Spanish-language coverage comes via Telemundo and Universo, which stream through DIRECTV and Peacock.
When and Where is the Final?
The final match takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (also known as MetLife Stadium).
United States Participation
The U.S. automatically qualifies as a host nation alongside Canada and Mexico.
