Match Snapshot
South Africa vs Canada finished 0-1 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, June 28, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:00 PM |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium |
| Referee | Joao Pedro Pinheiro, Portugal |
| Round | Round of 32 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
South Africa come into this fixture after 1 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Canada arrive with 1 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, South Africa start this round in position 2 with 4 points, while Canada sit in position 2 with 4 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 46' R. Mofokeng (South Africa) - Substitution 1
- 54' Nathan-Dylan Saliba (Canada) - Yellow Card
- 59' M. Bombito (Canada) - Substitution 1
- 59' N. Saliba (Canada) - Substitution 2
- 67' Niko Sigur (Canada) - Yellow Card
- 70' L. Millar (Canada) - Substitution 3
- 70' T. Oluwaseyi (Canada) - Substitution 4
- 75' T. Buchanan (Canada) - Substitution 5
- 86' E. Makgopa (South Africa) - Substitution 2
- 86' T. Maseko (South Africa) - Substitution 3
- 90' S. Eustaquio (Canada) - Normal Goal
Goals And Turning Points
- Canada: S. Eustaquio 90'
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 2 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as R. Mofokeng, M. Bombito, N. Saliba, L. Millar, T. Oluwaseyi, T. Buchanan showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | South Africa | Canada |
| Shots on Goal | 1 | 7 |
| Shots off Goal | 4 | 5 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 12 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots insidebox | 1 | 9 |
| Shots outsidebox | 5 | 3 |
| Fouls | 10 | 16 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 4 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 1-7, Shots off Goal: 4-5, Total Shots: 6-12, Blocked Shots: 1-0.
What The Result Means
Result: South Africa 0-1 Canada. Canada leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, South Africa sit in position 2 with 4 points, while Canada hold position 2 with 4 points.
Conclusion
South Africa 0-1 Canada is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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