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

South Africa vs. Canada: What to Know Before the Match

South Africa and Canada meet in the World Cup Round of 32 with similar group stage records of one win, one loss, and one draw. Yet, their paths to this knockout match reveal contrasting momentum.

South Africa arrives buoyed by a narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea, securing their first knockout round appearance after four tries. Canada comes in after a tough 2-1 loss to Group B leader Switzerland and the unfortunate injury of key midfielder Ismaël Koné, who suffered a fractured leg earlier in the tournament.

Despite setbacks, Canada still boasts dynamic players like Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustáquio, and forward Jonathan David, who scored a hat-trick against Qatar in the group stage. They face a confident South African squad led by Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Percy Tau, and Lyle Foster. One of these teams will continue their unexpected World Cup journey into the knockout phase.

Where to Watch South Africa vs. Canada

The match will air on FOX in the United States, with live streaming options available via fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, making it a convenient option to stream this World Cup action without cable.

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Match Details and Kickoff Time

The game kicks off on Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Here are the kickoff times across U.S. time zones:

• Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
• Central Time: 2 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
• Pacific Time: 12 p.m.

Other Upcoming Matches

Following South Africa vs. Canada, the World Cup schedule includes:

• Monday, June 29 – Brazil vs. Japan (1 p.m.)
• Germany vs. Paraguay (4:30 p.m.)
• Netherlands vs. Morocco (9 p.m.)

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, marking the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place across 16 cities in these nations, including Los Angeles, Toronto, and Mexico City.

The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions, allowing more countries to compete. The list features teams such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Morocco, South Africa, and United States.

A total of 104 matches will be played, covering the group stage, knockout rounds, and the final.

Streaming and Broadcast Information

In the U.S., English-language broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, both accessible through fubo for those without cable. Spanish-language coverage is provided by Telemundo and Universo, which can be streamed via DIRECTV and Peacock.

Final Match Details

The World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, referred to by FIFA as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

U.S. Participation

The United States automatically qualified as one of the host nations alongside Canada and Mexico.