The Canada and South Africa national soccer teams square off in the first 2026 World Cup round of 32 match. Follow for live updates, stats and results

Co-hosts Canada take on South Africa today in the first round-of-32 match in the 96-year history of the World Cup. Defeat to Switzerland in their final group game saw Canada qualify as runners-up of Group B,

Dynamo general manager Pat Onstad played on five national teams for Canada but never made World Cup. His country plays in Round of 16 in Houston.

A late second-half goal from Stephen Eustáquio allowed Canada to inch past South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32, sending Les Rouges through to the next round.

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Here's everything you need to know to watch the South Africa vs. Canada World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.

Our writers dissect the major talking points as Canada's men score in stoppage time to reach the last 16 for the first time

The knockout stage of the World Cup is officially here as two first-time participants in the knockouts, Canada and South Africa, will meet at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California

Canada recorded its first-ever knockout stage win at a men's World Cup with its 1-0 win over South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Canada is the first host nation to win a knockout stage match in regulation time since Brazil in 2014, and the first Concacaf nation to win a knockout stage as the host since Mexico in 1986.

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as Canada and South Africa compete in the tournament’s first knockout match.

Live updates from Canada vs. South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. Get the latest news and results as the knockout rounds begin.