WORLD CUP: Canada meets South Africa in round of 32

WORLD CUP: Canada meets South Africa in round of 32

Published 11:35 am Sunday, June 28, 2026

Tani Oluwaseyi gets Canada’s second shot on goal, but his effort from the left side is stopped by Williams.

Fans whistle derisively as South Africa holds the ball with repeated back passes to Williams.

As is the custom in all stadiums, fans boo the first ‘hydration break’.

Canada awarded a free kick from 30 yards out. Stephen Eustáquio’s effort is headed on target by Derek Cornelius, but South Africa’s Ronwen Williams makes the save.

Canada’s first shot attempt is from Jonathan David, who fires wide off an outswinging corner.

Through 15 minutes, South Africa carrying 67 per cent of possession.

Canada draws its first corner after some nice work on the left wing by Richie Laryea. Nothing emerges.

South Africa with the first shot on goal, stopped by Canada’s Maxime Crepeau.

We are underway! Canada sporting their sharp ‘Black Ice’ kits worn in their 6-0 triumph over Qatar.

Black Press Media live World Cup blog for June 28:

Canada will meet South Africa in a round of 32 clash in Los Angeles. It is the first team either club has reached the knockout stage and a spot in the final 16 in on the line.

Either the Netherlands or Morocco will play the winner.

Today’s starters, presented by @GE_Appliances

🍁 Moïse and DC at the back🍁 Tajon and Liam provide the width🍁 JD and Tani up top

🇨🇦 🇿🇦 LET’S GO #CANMNT pic.twitter.com/YiUt0ADYtz

— CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) June 28, 2026

Canada’s starting 11: Maxime Crepeau; Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea; Liam Millar, Stephen Eustáquio, Nathan Saliba, Tajon Buchanan; Jonathan David, Tani Oluwaseyi.

South Africa’s starting 11: Ronwen Williams; Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba; Teboho Mokoena, Thalente Mbatha; Thapelo Maseko, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis; Evidence Makgopa.