South Africa 0-1 Canada · World Cup 2026
South Africa lost to Canada 0-1 in the World Cup 2026. Full match statistics, the goal timeline and both lineups are below.
Match report
South Africa and Canada met in the World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, 28 June 2026.
Goalscorers
South Africa did not score. Canada: S. Eustaquio 90'.
How the match went
South Africa saw more of the ball, 58% of it. South Africa had 6 shots with 1 on target, Canada 12 with 7 on target. There were 5 corners in total, 1 to South Africa and 4 to Canada. South Africa conceded 10 fouls, Canada 16. The referee showed 2 yellow cards (0 for South Africa, 2 for Canada).
Line-ups
South Africa started in a 4-2-3-1: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Yaya Sithole, Thapelo Maseko, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis, Evidence Makgopa.
Canada started in a 4-4-2: Maxime Crépeau, Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Tajon Buchanan, Nathan-Dylan Saliba, Stephen Eustaquio, Liam Millar, Jonathan David, Tani Oluwaseyi.
More from this competition: World Cup 2026 fixtures, results and table.