South Africa faces Canada in World Cup knockout match today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
South Africa's men's national team, commonly known as Bafana Bafana, plays Canada today at the Los Angeles Stadium in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup. This marks South Africa's first-ever advancement to this stage, following a victory over South Korea in the group stage. The match is set to kick off at 21:00 SA Time. A win would solidify South Africa's historic run in the tournament, as they have previously only hosted the World Cup in 2010.
- •South Africa advanced to knockout stage by defeating South Korea
- •Bafana Bafana faces Canada in Los Angeles today
- •Kick-off scheduled for 21:00 SA Time
- •This is South Africa's first knockout match in World Cup history
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why is South Africa listed as RSA for the World Cup?
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — What is Bafana Bafana? Why South Africa at World Cup goes by nickname
"South Africa made its first-ever knockout round and will play Canada.
"Why South Africa is listed as RSA for the 2026 World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:00 PMWhy is South Africa listed as RSA for the World Cup?
Why South Africa is listed as RSA for the 2026 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 4:30 PMWhat is Bafana Bafana? Why South Africa at World Cup goes by nickname
South Africa made its first-ever knockout round and will play Canada.
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