It’s a banner day for a pair of national teams in Inglewood. The first-time World Cup knockout round bids for South Africa and Canada are set to kick off World Cup 2026’s Round of 32 at 3 p.m. ET Sunday.
The bout pairs two of the 2026 World Cup’s most resilient teams. Bookings almost sank South Africa’s bid from the outset. Canada worried its fans with a 1-1 Group B debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina. But the Canucks roared to a 6-0 follow-up win over Qatar, which ended up securing second place, while South Africa upset South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to take second place in Group A.
The South Africa vs. Canada lineups are confirmed for today's 2026 World Cup match at 3 p.m. ET. Before making a South Africa vs. Canada prediction on PrizePicks, check this afternoon’s confirmed lineups below on scroll.
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Confirmed South Africa Lineup vs. Canada for World Cup 2026
South Africa Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
- Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba
- Midfield: Thalente Mbatha, Sphephelo Sithole
- Attacking Midfield: Thapelo Maseko, Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng
- Striker: Evidence Makgopa
South Africa subs vs. Canada: Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine, Olwethu Makhanya, Bradley Cross, Thabang Matuludi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khulumani Ndamane, Samukele Kabini, Teboho Mokoena, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster, Jayden Adams, Iqraam Rayners
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Confirmed Canada Lineup vs. South Africa for World Cup 2026
Canada Formation: 4-4-2
- Goalkeeper: Maxime Crépeau
- Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Moïse Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea
- Midfielders: Tajon Buchanan, Stéphan Eustáquio, Nathan Saliba, Liam Millar
- Forwards: Jonathan David, Tani Oluwaseyi
Canada subs vs. South Africa: Ali Ahmed, Dayne St. Clair, Owen Goodman, Alphonso Davies, Joel Waterman, Luc de Fougerolles, Niko Sigur, Jonathan Osorio, Mathieu Choinière, Nathan Saliba, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jayden Nelson, Promise David, Cyle Larin
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South Africa vs. Canada Lineups Analysis: Davies Not Starting, Larin Benched
Astoundingly, Canada’s squad has already made a statement without a contribution from LB Alphonso Davies, the versatile team captain who spent all the group stage tending to a bad hamstring. Bayern Munich’s utility man has bagged 15 goals in 58 caps for Les Rouges.
Davies was teased as manager Jesse Marsch’s potential addition on Matchday 3 but was held out of Wednesday’s match with Switzerland, which the Swiss won 2-1 to vault into first place. Davies is swearing to the moon that he’ll be ready to go today, but he will not be featured as a starter.
Canada’s workhorse striker Cyle Larin is chasing his teammate Jonathan David in goals and minutes played. David’s got 3 goals and a whopping 7 on-target shots in the 2026 World Cup, compared to Larin’s 2 goals and 3 shots on target. However, Larin is only listed as a substitute today.
Furthermore, Liam Millar has replaced Ali Ahmed at left wing for Canada.
It’s the biggest match in Canada’s soccer history, but you can say the same thing about South Africa’s bid. It’s too bad Bafana Bafana remains incomplete in the Round of 32, due to midfielder Themba Zwane’s severe red card on Matchday 1, which levied a three-game suspension.
David’s attack matches up against a sorely underrated South Africa back line. Khuliso Mudau’s 30 forced turnovers lead all defenders in the 2026 World Cup. Chances are, however, that he’ll deal with a fierce press from David, who has forced 28 turnovers on a team-leading 96 applied defensive pressures.
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South Africa vs. Canada represents the best of the World Cup — soccer nations coming of age on the biggest stage in World Cup 2026. Whose dream will come true with a Round-of-16 berth following Sunday's match?
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