South Africa vs Canada is one of the most important early knockout matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This Round of 32 fixture brings together two teams making history: Canada have reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, while South Africa have also advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time.South Africa vs Canada is one of the most important early knockout matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This Round of 32 fixture brings together two teams making history: Canada have reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, while South Africa have also advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time.

South Africa vs Canada Time and Where to Watch: World Cup 2026 Round of 32 TV Channel, Live Stream and Venue

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South Africa vs Canada is one of the most important early knockout matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This Round of 32 fixture brings together two teams making history: Canada have reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, while South Africa have also advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time.
For fans searching for South Africa vs Canada time, South Africa vs Canada date, South Africa vs Canada venue, South Africa vs Canada where to watch, or South Africa vs Canada live stream, this guide covers the key information in one place.
Match: South Africa vs Canada
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
Round: Round of 32
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
Local kickoff time: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT
Eastern Canada time: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
South Africa time: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 9:00 PM SAST
Singapore time: Monday, June 29, 2026, 3:00 AM SGT
Official venue page: Round of 32: South Africa vs Canada at SoFi Stadium
MEXC match guide: Where to Participate in South Africa vs Canada 2026 World Cup Match Prediction: Complete MEXC Guide


South Africa vs Canada Date, Time and Kickoff


South Africa vs Canada will be played on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
The official SoFi Stadium event page lists the match start time as 12:00 PM local time in Inglewood, California.
That makes the kickoff time:
Los Angeles / Pacific Time: Sunday, June 28, 12:00 PM PDT
Toronto / Eastern Canada: Sunday, June 28, 3:00 PM EDT
Vancouver: Sunday, June 28, 12:00 PM PDT
South Africa: Sunday, June 28, 9:00 PM SAST
United Kingdom: Sunday, June 28, 8:00 PM BST
Central Europe: Sunday, June 28, 9:00 PM CEST
Singapore: Monday, June 29, 3:00 AM SGT
Because this is a noon kickoff in Los Angeles, fans attending in person should arrive early. SoFi Stadium lists parking lots opening at 8:00 AM, doors opening at 9:00 AM, and the Stadium Fan Experience opening at 9:00 AM.


South Africa vs Canada Venue: Where Is the Match Being Played?


South Africa vs Canada will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles.
SoFi Stadium is one of the most recognizable venues in North America and is hosting major FIFA World Cup 2026 matches under the Los Angeles venue designation.
For this match, the official venue page lists:
Venue: SoFi Stadium
City: Inglewood, Los Angeles area
Date: June 28, 2026
Kickoff: 12:00 PM
Round: Round of 32
Fans attending the match should check the official SoFi Stadium event page for parking, public transportation, prohibited items, bag policy and stadium access updates.


Where to Watch South Africa vs Canada in Canada


In Canada, World Cup 2026 coverage is available through Bell Media platforms.
GOAL Canada reports that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is being shown in Canada across CTV, TSN, RDS, Noovo, Crave, TSN+ and RDS apps.
For Canada matches, GOAL Canada states that CTV, Noovo, TSN and RDS will televise Canada fixtures, with streaming options through Crave, TSN+ and the RDS apps.
For South Africa vs Canada, Canadian viewers should check the latest broadcaster schedule on matchday, but the main channels and platforms to watch are expected to include:
English TV: CTV and TSN
French TV: RDS and Noovo
Streaming: Crave, TSN+, RDS apps
Because this is a Canada knockout match, it is likely to receive wide national coverage across Canada’s World Cup broadcast platforms.


Where to Watch South Africa vs Canada in the United States


In the United States, FOX lists South Africa vs Canada as a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match available through FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
FOX also lists streaming options through FOX One and Fox Sports.
For viewers in the U.S., the main options are:
English TV: FOX
Spanish TV: Telemundo
Live stream: FOX One and Fox Sports
The match kicks off at 3:00 PM ET and 12:00 PM PT in the United States.


Where to Watch South Africa vs Canada in South Africa


In South Africa, FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage is available through local broadcast and streaming partners.
SABC Sport announced free-to-air World Cup coverage across SABC 1, SABC 3, SABC Sport, SABC Plus and SABC Radio. SuperSport also states that it is broadcasting all 104 World Cup 2026 matches live across its platforms, including DStv, GOtv, DStv Stream and GOtv Stream.
South African fans should check the final matchday listings, but the likely options include:
Free-to-air TV: SABC channels
Streaming: SABC Plus
Pay TV: SuperSport
Streaming: DStv Stream and GOtv Stream
The match starts at 9:00 PM South Africa time, making it a prime-time knockout fixture for Bafana Bafana fans.


South Africa vs Canada Live Stream Options


Live stream options depend on the viewer’s country.
In Canada, fans can stream World Cup matches through Crave, TSN+ and RDS apps, depending on language preference and subscription access.
In the United States, FOX lists FOX One and Fox Sports as streaming options for this Round of 32 match.
In South Africa, fans can check SABC Plus, DStv Stream and GOtv Stream, depending on their subscription and local access.
Because streaming rights are region-specific, fans should use official local broadcasters rather than unofficial streams. Official services reduce the risk of poor video quality, delays, takedowns or unsafe websites.


Why South Africa vs Canada Is a Historic Match


South Africa vs Canada is more than a Round of 32 fixture. It is a historic knockout-stage moment for both teams.
Reuters reported that Canada and South Africa are both entering their first World Cup knockout match. Canada advanced from Group B after a strong campaign that included a 6-0 win over Qatar, while South Africa finished second in Group A after beating South Korea.
That gives this match a powerful storyline:
Canada are a co-host trying to extend their best World Cup run.
South Africa are looking to continue their first knockout-stage journey.
The winner moves into the Round of 16.
For fans, this makes the match attractive whether they are watching from Los Angeles, Canada, South Africa or anywhere else.


South Africa vs Canada Team News to Watch


This article focuses on viewing information rather than match prediction, but team news can affect fan interest.
Reuters reported that Canada were hoping captain Alphonso Davies could return after missing group-stage matches. Canada also had fitness concerns around players such as Ismael Koné and Moïse Bombito.
South Africa were expected to welcome Teboho Mokoena back from suspension, while Themba Zwane remained suspended.
For tactical context and a full match preview, readers can visit South Africa vs Canada World Cup 2026 Prediction: Tactical Breakdown and Match Forecast.


How Fans Can Follow South Africa vs Canada Through MEXC


Fans who are not attending the match at SoFi Stadium can still engage with the fixture through MEXC’s World Cup content and prediction market coverage.
MEXC has published a dedicated guide for this match: Where to Participate in South Africa vs Canada 2026 World Cup Match Prediction: Complete MEXC Guide.
Readers can also explore MEXC sports prediction markets and the main MEXC Prediction Markets.
For users new to prediction markets, What Is MEXC Prediction Markets? explains how the format works.
MEXC has also launched MEXC Global Football 2026: Predict the World Cup 2026 and Share a 1,360,000 USDT Prize Pool, giving football fans another way to follow major World Cup 2026 storylines.


Quick Viewing Checklist


Before South Africa vs Canada kicks off, fans should check:
Match date: June 28, 2026
Kickoff: 12:00 PM PDT / 3:00 PM EDT / 9:00 PM SAST
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Los Angeles
Canada TV: CTV, TSN, RDS, Noovo
Canada streaming: Crave, TSN+, RDS apps
United States TV: FOX, Telemundo
United States streaming: FOX One, Fox Sports
South Africa TV: SABC and SuperSport platforms
South Africa streaming: SABC Plus, DStv Stream, GOtv Stream
Official venue details: SoFi Stadium event page
MEXC guide: South Africa vs Canada MEXC Guide


FAQ


What time is South Africa vs Canada?
South Africa vs Canada kicks off on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT in Los Angeles. That is 3:00 PM EDT in Eastern Canada and 9:00 PM SAST in South Africa.


What date is South Africa vs Canada?
The match will be played on Sunday, June 28, 2026.


Where is South Africa vs Canada being played?
South Africa vs Canada will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles.


Is South Africa vs Canada a World Cup knockout match?
Yes. It is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match. The winner advances to the Round of 16.


Where can I watch South Africa vs Canada in Canada?
Canadian viewers should check CTV, TSN, RDS, Noovo, Crave, TSN+ and RDS apps for live coverage.


Where can I watch South Africa vs Canada in the United States?
U.S. viewers can watch on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with streaming through FOX One and Fox Sports.


Where can I watch South Africa vs Canada in South Africa?
South African viewers should check SABC, SABC Plus, SuperSport, DStv Stream and GOtv Stream for live coverage.


Can I live stream South Africa vs Canada?
Yes. Streaming options depend on location. Canada has Crave, TSN+ and RDS apps. The United States has FOX One and Fox Sports. South Africa has SABC Plus, DStv Stream and GOtv Stream.


Where can I find the official venue page?
The official venue page is Round of 32: South Africa vs Canada at SoFi Stadium.


Where can fans participate in South Africa vs Canada prediction markets?
Fans can read Where to Participate in South Africa vs Canada 2026 World Cup Match Prediction: Complete MEXC Guide and explore MEXC sports prediction markets.


Recommended Reading


Where to Participate in South Africa vs Canada 2026 World Cup Match Prediction: Complete MEXC Guide
South Africa vs Canada World Cup 2026 Prediction: Tactical Breakdown and Match Forecast
FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete Guide, Schedule and Predictions
MEXC Global Football 2026: Predict the World Cup 2026 and Share a 1,360,000 USDT Prize Pool
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