South Africa faces Canada in historic World Cup knockout match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana, is set to play their first-ever World Cup knockout match against Canada. This historic moment comes 16 years after the team failed to progress in the 2010 tournament held in their homeland. Following a challenging period, including missing multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, the team has regained momentum under head coach Hugo Broos. Bafana Bafana's journey included a third-place finish at Afcon 2023 and successful group stage results in the current World Cup.
- •Bafana Bafana qualifies for the knockout stage for the first time.
- •South Africa missed the Africa Cup of Nations in 2012, 2017, and 2021.
- •Hugo Broos rebuilt the team after taking over as head coach.
- •South Africa finished third at Afcon 2023 before qualifying for the World Cup.
- •The match against Canada is a significant moment for both the team and supporters.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — South Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest
- 8:00 AMBBC Sport — South Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest
"South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.
"South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 8:00 AMSouth Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest
South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 8:00 AMSouth Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest
South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.
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