How to Watch South Africa vs. Canada Live: TV, Streaming, and Kickoff Details for World Cup Round of 32
South Africa Faces Canada in a Pivotal World Cup Round of 32 Match
Both teams enter this historic encounter with identical group stage records of one win, one loss, and one draw. Yet, their momentum couldn't be more different. South Africa secured a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea, marking their first advancement to the knockout phase after four World Cup appearances.
Canada, on the other hand, comes into this clash reeling from a 2-1 loss to Group B winner Switzerland. Their challenges grew tougher after key midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a tournament-ending fractured leg earlier in the competition.
Despite setbacks, Canada's squad boasts potent attackers like Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustáquio, and forward Jonathan David, who dazzled with a hat trick against Qatar. Opposing them is a hungry South African team led by Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Percy Tau, and Lyle Foster. Both sides aim to continue their underdog stories deep into the knockout rounds.
Where to Watch South Africa vs. Canada
The match will air on FOX in the United States. Fans can also stream the game live via fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app and website. New fubo subscribers get a free trial, making it an excellent option for watching not only this match but every World Cup 2026 game. This streaming service covers ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels, all without cable.
Match Timing
The kickoff is set for Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Here’s how the start time translates across US time zones:
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)
Key Facts About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the first World Cup held across three nations.
- Matches will take place in 16 cities across North America, including Los Angeles, Toronto, and Mexico City among others.
- The competition expands to 48 teams, up from 32, meaning more matches and an extended knockout phase.
- A total of 104 games will be played, covering group stages through to the final.
- In the U.S., English-language broadcasts are on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo for those without cable. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, streamed on Peacock and DIRECTV.
- The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event.
- Kickoff times vary based on location and round; fans should check local schedules for exact timings.
- As hosts, the United States, Canada, and Mexico automatically qualified for the tournament.
