FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: South Africa vs Canada - pre-match preview

2026 FIFA World Cup pre-match briefing: South Africa vs Canada. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 UTC. Referee: Luciano António Gomes Maia. At Los Angeles Stadium with cloudy weather expected (~20.7°C). Full squads and pre-match details inside.

Jun 28, 2026 - 18:50

World Cup 2026: South Africa vs Canada - pre-match preview

2026 FIFA World Cup: pre-match update for South Africa - Canada.

Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 UTC.

Referee for this match: Luciano António Gomes Maia.

At Los Angeles Stadium, cloudy weather is expected (~20.7°C).

South Africa squad and formation

Under Hugo Broos, South Africa are set to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

South Africa goalkeeper: 1 Ronwen Williams.

Probable starting XI for South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

1 Ronwen Williams
4 Teboho Mokoena
6 Aubrey Modiba
7 Oswin Appollis
10 Relebohile Mofokeng
12 Thapelo Maseko
13 Yaya Sithole
14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
17 Evidence Makgopa
20 Khuliso Mudau
21 Ime Okon

Canada squad and formation

Under Jesse Marsch, Canada are set to line up in a 4-4-2 formation.

Canada goalkeeper: 2 Alistair Johnston.

Probable starting XI for Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

2 Alistair Johnston
7 Stephen Eustaquio
10 Jonathan David
11 Liam Millar
12 Tani Oluwaseyi
13 Derek Cornelius
15 Moïse Bombito
16 Maxime Crépeau
17 Tajon Buchanan
22 Richie Laryea
25 Nathan-Dylan Saliba