The round of 32 at the World Cup gets underway this evening when co-hosts Canada take on South Africa in Los Angeles. Jesse Marschs side wanted to remain in Vancouver but a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland last time out meant they had to make the trip south to California.South Africa will just be relieved to be through after a victory over South Korea in the final round of matches in Group A.Bafana Bafana are the underdogs but wont be underestimated. Topics Canada men's national soccer team South Africa national football 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 South Africa v Canada: Confirmed line-ups as Bafana Bafana face co-hosts for place in last 16 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 South Africa make World Cup history to the delight of coach Broos: We gave an answer to all those big mouths Jon Fisher 25th June, 2026 LIVE South Africa v South Korea: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 24th June, 2026 Marsch insists Canada will go after it in LA after losing home advantage and says Alphonso Davies will be ready Cian Cheesbrough 24th June, 2026
