South Africa vs Canada
South Africa 0–1 Canada
Canada ground out a 1-0 victory over South Africa in World Cup 2026 group stage action, leaving Bafana Bafana with a mountain to climb after a performance that lacked the desire and cutting edge this stage demands.
Canada claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Canada end of the standings.
Canada 1-0 South Africa: Bafana Bafana Pay the Price for a Toothless Display
Canada ground out a 1-0 victory over South Africa in World Cup 2026 group stage action, leaving Bafana Bafana with a mountain to climb after a performance that lacked the desire and cutting edge this stage demands.
Read full report →- 46'off: Relebohile Mofokeng
- 54'
- 59'off: Moïse Bombito
- 59'off: Nathan-Dylan Saliba
- 67'Foul
- 70'off: Liam Millar
- 70'off: Tani Oluwaseyi
- 75'off: Tajon Buchanan
- 86'off: Thapelo Maseko
- 86'off: Evidence Makgopa
- 90+2'Right foot shot
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 1 |  United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
What was the final score of South Africa vs Canada?
The match finished 0-1 to Canada.
Who won South Africa vs Canada?
Canada won the match 1-0.
When did South Africa vs Canada take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 28 June 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Canada won 1-0 against South Africa in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model backed a Canada victory at 42 percent probability, and the pick landed. South Africa created few clear chances in a subdued performance; Canada's solitary goal proved decisive in a match where both teams had shown mixed form heading in. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Canada's victory maintains their position level with South Africa on points, though goal difference may separate them. Both sides sit 2nd in their group after this result. South Africa's inability to score in back-to-back defeats suggests mounting pressure, while Canada's clean sheet offers momentum despite their wider inconsistency. The group remains finely balanced heading into remaining fixtures.
South Africa v Canada · World Cup 2026 · 28/06/2026, 20:00:00