Canada vs. South Africa Predictions, Odds and Picks for World Cup Match

All 72 matches of the group stage are complete and we are officially qualified for the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the first match of the knockout stage, Canada will face South Africa on June 28, 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium on FOX. This will be the first World Cup knockout match between the two nations. Despite losing 2-1 to Switzerland on Wednesday, Canada advanced with four points as runners-up in Group B, reaching their first World Cup knockout stage in three appearances. The loss ended Canada’s nine-game unbeaten streak, and was only the second time in the last 19 games that Canada had allowed multiple goals. In the first match, Canada earned its first World Cup point, drawing 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Then, in its second match, Canada defeated nine-man Qatar 6-0 to claim its first World Cup victory. Meanwhile, South Africa were arguably one of the biggest surprises of the group stage, especially after their opening match against Mexico. In their first match, South Africa received two red cards in a 2-0 defeat against Mexico. However, Bafana Bafana were able to bounce back with a huge 1-1 draw against Czechia from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute. South Africa followed that result with a huge surprise 1-0 win over South Korea to claim second place in Group A and their first appearance in the knockout stage in their country’s history. Let’s check out the odds for the Canada vs. South Africa game on FanDuel Sportsbook starting June 28. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you register or place a bet, FOX Sports may be compensated. Learn more about sports betting on FOX Sports. Canada vs. South Africa Moneyline Odds Over/Under Split Total Odds: 2.5 Canada vs. South Africa Prediction, Picks from FOX Sports Betting Expert Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica: How to Watch Canada vs. South Africa Let’s take a look at other bets for the matchup. At any time the scorer props are tied with no bet both teams score