South Africa face Canada in the first knockout game of the 2026 World Cup, which serves as an historic occasion for both teams. Co-hosts Canada missed out on the chance to play a knockout game on home soil as they failed to win Group B, meaning they face Bafana Bafana in Los Angeles.But this will be a tournament to remember for Jesse Marschs side and for South Africa, as they each get set to play in the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time.A last-16 tie with the Netherlands or Morocco awaits the winner, and 101GreatGoals has the full team news as both of these teams aim to break new ground again.Table of ContentsSouth Africa team newsCanada team newsWhere to watch South Africa v Canada: TV and online streamsStats for South Africa v CanadaSouth Africa team newsThalente Mbatha drops to the bench for South Africa in their only change from their 1-0 win over South Korea that sealed a place in the knockouts. Teboho Mokoena replaces him in midfield.South Africa: Williams; Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba; Mokoena, Sithole; Maseko, Mokofeng, Appollis; Makgopa.South Africa substitutes: Chaine, Goss, Matuludi, Ndamane, Kabini, Sibisi, Makhanya, Cross, Mbatha, Adams, Moremi, Foster, Rayners, Sebelebele.Canada team newsJesse Marsch makes four changes from the side beaten by Switzerland in their final group game.Moise Bombito replaces Luc de Fougerolles at centre-back, while captain Stephen Eustaquio comes in for Mathieu Choiniere in midfield.Liam Millar starts on the left in place of Ali Ahmed, and Tani Oluwaseyi partners Jonathan David up front, coming in for Cyle Larin. Mathieu Choinire, Ali Ahmed, Cyle LarinCanada: Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Eustaquio, Saliba, Millar; Oluwaseyi, David.Canada substitutes: St. Clair, Goodman, Jones, De Fougerolles, Waterman, Davies, Sigur, Choiniere, Shaffelburg, Osorio, Larin, Ahmed, David, Nelson.Where to watch South Africa v Canada: TV and online streamsKick-off on Sunday is at 8pm BST (3pm ET / 12pm PT). In the UK, live TV coverage is on BBC One.Streaming on a vast range of devices is available through the BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website.Stats for South Africa v CanadaThis will be first-ever meeting between the two sides at the World Cup and only the second ever.The only previous game between them saw South Africa run out 2-0 winners in a friendly in 2007.The winner of this clash will face either Netherlands or Morocco in the Round of 16.Both teams finished second in their World Cup group, having both picked up four points.The win over South Korea made South Africas 74-year-old Hugo Broos the oldest manager to ever win a match at a World Cup. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Canada men's national soccer team Canada National Football Team South Africa national football team South Africa national soccer team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Manchester United confirm serious knee injury for midfielder at World Cup Mitch Fretton 28th June, 2026 South Korea coach Hong resigns following World Cup exit Nicholas McGee 28th June, 2026 Egypt provide Mohamed Salah injury update ahead of historic knockout tie Nicholas McGee 28th June, 2026 Bayern Munich star Davies available for Canada in World Cup knockout stages Mitch Fretton 28th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Last 32 ties confirmed as group stage ends Tom Rostance 28th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full fixtures, dates, games, schedule and results from FIFA football finals Ben Miller 28th June, 2026
