Men's World Cup
Canada and South Africa face knockout pressure in round of 32
June 28, 2026Updated July 1, 2026, 4:46 p.m. ET

Canada and South Africa meet in a knockout‑stage World Cup matchup with advancement on the line.
See moments from the match as the intensity builds in a win‑or‑go‑home setting.
Above, South Africa's defender #14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Canada's forward #10 Jonathan David fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Above, South Africa's defender #14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Canada's forward #10 Jonathan David fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.

Ronwen Williams #1 of South Africa fails to save a shot from Stephen Eustaquio #7 of Canada (not pictured) as he scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Ronwen Williams #1 of South Africa fails to save a shot from Stephen Eustaquio #7 of Canada (obscured) as he scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Canada's defender #02 Alistair Johnston (L) and midfielder #07 Stephen Eustaquio (R) celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Jonathan David #10 and Maxime Crepeau #16 of Canada celebrate after the team's victory and their side's progression to the Round of 16 after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Derek Cornelius #13 of Canada celebrates after the team's victory and his side's progression to the Round of 16 after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Canada's defender #22 Richie Laryea and defender #23 Niko Sigur celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Stephen Eustaquio #7 of Canada celebrates scoring his team's first goal with team mates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Alphonso Davies #19 of Canada runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Canada's forward #10 Jonathan David (R) kicks the ball past South Africa's defender #21 Ime Okon during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Canada's goalkeeper #16 Maxime Crepeau (R) grabs the ball past South Africa's forward #12 Thapelo Maseko during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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South Africa's forward #07 Oswin Appollis and Canada's defender #02 Alistair Johnston fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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South Africa's forward #07 Oswin Appollis and Canada's midfielder #25 Nathan Saliba fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Tajon Buchanan #17 of Canada shoots during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Moise Bombito #15 of Canada reacts after a missed chance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Canada's goalkeeper #16 Maxime Crepeau kicks the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Nathan Saliba #25 of Canada is challenged by Evidence Makgopa #17 of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Canada's midfielder #11 Liam Millar reacts during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Richie Laryea #22 of Canada is challenged by Khuliso Mudau #20 of South Africa inside the penalty box during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Sphephelo Sithole #13 of South Africa is challenged by Richie Laryea #22 of Canada during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Canada's forward #12 Tani Oluwaseyi and South Africa's defender #21 Ime Okon fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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South Africa's defender #20 Khuliso Mudau controls the ball past Canada's midfielder #11 Liam Millar during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Thapelo Maseko #12 of South Africa is challenged by Tani Oluwaseyi #12 and Richie Laryea #22 of Canada during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Teboho Mokoena #4 of South Africa is challenged by Richie Laryea #22 of Canada during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Canada's defender #19 Alphonso Davies kicks the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Canada's defender #22 Richie Laryea and South Africa's forward #12 Thapelo Maseko fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Canada's defender #02 Alistair Johnston and South Africa's defender #06 Aubrey Modiba fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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South Africa's defender #06 Aubrey Modiba runs with the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Thapelo Maseko #12 of South Africa passes the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Canada's midfielder #25 Nathan Saliba, South Africa's forward #17 Evidence Makgopa, and Canada's midfielder #07 Stephen Eustaquio fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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South Africa's goalkeeper #22 Ricardo Goss warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Evidence Makgopa #17 of South Africa competes for a header with Liam Millar #11 of Canada during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Players of Canada warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Jonathan David #10 of Canada warms up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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South Africa's forward #08 Tshepang Moremi (2ndL) and South Africa's defender #03 Khulumani Ndamane warm up ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026.
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Dayne St. Clair #1 of Canada inspects the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Promise David #24 of Canada inspects the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Fans of South Africa show their support before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Canada's defender #19 Alphonso Davies takes part in an MD-1 training session at Carson Sports Park in Carson on June 27, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.
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Players of South Africa dance as they arrive at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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