South Africa vs Canada LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32
Both nations are set for first-ever World Cup meeting.
The South Africa national football team will aim to script another chapter in their historic run as they are set to face tournament co-hosts Canada in a high-stakes open Round of 32 encounter of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at the Los Angeles Stadium in California, USA.
South Africa are arriving for this historic knockout fixture in high morale after successfully navigating past the group stage for the first time in their history.
Under manager Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana have shocked the footballing world by establishing a highly disciplined defensive identity, relying on a compact deep low block and elite positioning to control Canada’s attacking line.
Canada, the competition co-hosts, are a team renowned for their exceptional pace in attacks and high-intensity pressing. Under manager Jesse Marsch, the nation are set for their first-ever knockout stage qualification.
However, the nation has suffered massive tournament setbacks, with captain Alphonso Davies out for an indefinite period and an unfortunate injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné. Despite the issues, Canada has shown incredible prowess, which included a historic 6-0 group stage victory over Qatar.
The fixture will be iconic, as it will mark the first-ever competitive fixture between South Africa and Canada, adding to the overall stakes of the already tense matchup.
When and where will the South Africa vs Canada match take place?
The game will start at 12:30 a.m. IST on Monday, 29 June at the Los Angeles Stadium in California, USA.
Where and how to live stream the South Africa vs Canada World Cup Match in India?
The match can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on ZEE5.
Where and how to watch the South Africa vs Canada game live in the UK?
The game can be viewed live in the UK on BBC Two and streamed via the BBC iPlayer platform.
Where and how to watch live in the USA?
The game can be viewed live in the USA through Fox Sports Network, Peacock Premium, Fubo and Universo.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.