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How to Watch South Africa vs Canada: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32

South Africa Faces Canada in World Cup Round of 32

South Africa and Canada will meet in a historic Round of 32 match after both teams finished their group stage with identical records of one win, one draw, and one loss. Their momentum heading into this knockout clash couldn't be more different.

South Africa comes off a thrilling 1-0 win over South Korea, securing their first-ever advancement past the group stage in four World Cup appearances. On the other side, Canada enters this game after a tough 2-1 loss to Switzerland, who topped their group. The Canadian side also faces adversity following a serious injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné, who suffered a fractured leg earlier in the tournament.

Key Players to Watch

Despite their setback, Canada still boasts powerful attackers like Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustáquio, and forward Jonathan David, who scored a hat-trick against Qatar during the group phase. South Africa counters with an energetic squad led by Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Percy Tau, and Lyle Foster. Fans can expect a fierce battle as these underdog teams aim to extend their World Cup dreams.

Where and How to Watch South Africa vs Canada

The match will be shown live on FOX in the United States. For those wanting to stream the game, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can take advantage of a free trial on fubo, which streams over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox.

Stream South Africa vs Canada live on fubo

World Cup Schedule Highlights

  • June 28: South Africa vs Canada at 3 p.m. ET
  • June 29: Brazil vs Japan at 1 p.m. ET
  • June 29: Germany vs Paraguay at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • June 29: Netherlands vs Morocco at 9 p.m. ET

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first time the tournament is held in three nations simultaneously. Matches will occur in 16 cities, including Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, and others.

Unlike previous tournaments featuring 32 teams, the 2026 edition expands to 48 teams, leading to a total of 104 matches. This includes group stages and knockout rounds, culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium (referred to as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event) on July 19.

U.S. viewers can watch English-language games on FOX and FS1, available through services like fubo. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, streaming via Peacock and DIRECTV.

Additional Details

  • The United States automatically qualified as a host nation alongside Canada and Mexico.
  • Match times vary depending on location and round; checking local schedules is advised.

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