South Africa 0–1 Canada — Round of 32, Match 73
Canada beat South Africa 1–0 in Match 73 of the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026. Canada advanced to the Round of 16; South Africa were eliminated.
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South Africa
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Canada
How the tie was set up
South Africa met Canada in Match 73 of the Round of 32. The winner advanced to the Round of 16; the loser went out.
Head-to-head
South Africa and Canada arrive from different group-stage paths, so the tactical contrast is the useful pre-match lens: South Africa's runner-up route against Canada's runner-up campaign.
Result and recap
Canada 1, South Africa 0. Canada advanced to the Round of 16, where they lost 0–3 to Morocco in Match 90. South Africa are eliminated.