South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana will face Canada in a knockout game on Sunday.

What happened?

Canada finished 2nd in Group B after a 2-1 loss to Switzerland.

The Swiss earned first place in Group B, a week’s rest, and a preferable Round of 32 matchup next week in Vancouver. Canada’s goal came from Promise David, who scored before the stadium announcer had a chance to announce his arrival in the game.

Why it matters for South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana

South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana is currently in 4th place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 1 point, having played 2 games with a recent form of DL. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Czechia on 2026-06-18.

What comes next?

South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana will play Canada on Sunday, and their next fixture is against South Korea on 2026-06-25. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th in FIFA World Cup 2026 | | Last result | 1-1 draw against Czechia | | Next fixture | vs South Korea on 2026-06-25 | Canada’s coach Jesse Marsch will need to rally his team for the mission to Los Angeles instead of staying in Vancouver. And South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana will look to capitalize on Canada’s loss and advance in the tournament.