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he match between Canada and South Africa is the first Round of 32 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Predicted Lineups
Canada (4-4-2)
Coach: Jesse Marsch
Goalkeeper: Maxime Crépeau
Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea
Midfielders: Tajon Buchanan, Nathan Saliba, Mathieu Choinière, Ali Ahmed
Forwards: Cyle Larin, Jonathan David
South Africa (4-2-3-1)
Coach: Hugo Broos
Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba
Midfielders: Thalente Mbatha, Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis
Forward: Evidence Makgopa
Key Team News
Canada: Captain Alphonso Davies is fit to return from a hamstring injury. Ismaël Koné is out for the tournament with a fractured tibia, while Stephen Eustáquio and Alfie Jones face late fitness tests.
South Africa: Teboho Mokoena returns from suspension. Themba Zwane remains suspended following a red card in the group stage.
Predicted Lineups
Canada (4-4-2)
Coach: Jesse Marsch
Goalkeeper: Maxime Crépeau
Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea
Midfielders: Tajon Buchanan, Nathan Saliba, Mathieu Choinière, Ali Ahmed
Forwards: Cyle Larin, Jonathan David
South Africa (4-2-3-1)
Coach: Hugo Broos
Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba
Midfielders: Thalente Mbatha, Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis
Forward: Evidence Makgopa
Key Team News
Canada: Captain Alphonso Davies is fit to return from a hamstring injury. Ismaël Koné is out for the tournament with a fractured tibia, while Stephen Eustáquio and Alfie Jones face late fitness tests.
South Africa: Teboho Mokoena returns from suspension. Themba Zwane remains suspended following a red card in the group stage.
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Come on Mes. You must be on a wind up. Nobody cares as long as they're making some doe. 
^ Can't read why these dopes are saying as they're both blocked, but it's obvious the sad man was literally sitting there waiting for 6.30 to post it, him and his other alias emitdeb 
done me a favour anway, bored of it, novelty at first looking at which obscure clubs these players are playing for, but now we're at the World Cup proper stage the novelty has worn off, so you don't need to lie awake at night in your pool of sweat the pair of you worrying about it
Jun 28, 2026 -- 6:50PM, mesmerised wrote:
^ Can't read why these dopes are saying as they're both blocked, but it's obvious the sad man was literally sitting there waiting for 6.30 to post it, him and his other alias emitdeb
Definitely some loose screws here. Grow up mes. You've already done all the research so post your graphics up. 
I'm thinking 1-0 Canada or 1-1 and a red card for Sewth Efrica.
Will someone please go to mes's thread and perform a welfare check!
South Africa have surprised me getting this far, they've rode their luck. Canada should beat them, but Marsh is a David Brent type who doesn't understand football. S Africa might be capable of frustrating them for long periods. Let's see.
Didn't take long before the Narcissist started showing his true colours.. Was almost starting to think the break might have eased his symptoms...
I can't read what he's saying but LO AND BEHOND Beavis bursts out of the woodwork to no idea show Butthead some support literally as soon as his name was mentioned, coincidence? I think not
Can't read why these dopes are saying as they're both blocked, but it's obvious the sad man was literally sitting there waiting for 6.30 to post it, him and his other alias emitdeb
It's like the good ole days, when a simple bad word about Arsenal would set him off!...
It's like the good ole days, when a simple bad word about Arsenal would set him off!...
mes, learn to chill a little. It'll do you good.
It's not hard to set him off. All I did was started a thread. 
FFS! sofa... We all know mes is in charge of New Threads! 
I wonder how many times he picked his ball up and took it home, as a kid?
mesmerised • June 28, 2026 6:47 PM BST
ffs I was literally asked to make this match thread and replied I would at 6.30, no doubt you read that and waited til 6.30 to post it, considering you never make these threads, and being the mug you are. Last time I bother. Kind Regards.
Easy Tiger..
ffs I was literally asked to make this match thread and replied I would at 6.30, no doubt you read that and waited til 6.30 to post it, considering you never make these threads, and being the mug you are. Last time I bother. Kind Regards.
Easy Tiger..
mesmerised
done me a favour anway, bored of it, novelty at first looking at which obscure clubs these players are playing for, but now we're at the World Cup proper stage the novelty has worn off, so you don't need to lie awake at night in your pool of sweat the pair of you worrying about it
In seriousness, you could have just plopped your graphics on this thread.. What difference would that have made?
done me a favour anway, bored of it, novelty at first looking at which obscure clubs these players are playing for, but now we're at the World Cup proper stage the novelty has worn off, so you don't need to lie awake at night in your pool of sweat the pair of you worrying about it
In seriousness, you could have just plopped your graphics on this thread.. What difference would that have made?
FFS! sofa... We all know mes is in charge of New Threads!
I have to confess to starting two threads today
Awful panel on ITV. Has Wright brought his entire attention-seeking family with him? Carney looks like worzel Gummidge. And how did Ferguson get into the US with a criminal record? Thought they were cracking down on Visa rules.
The calibre of posters on this thread is so low I can't contribute past this point, I mean nobby, sofaQueen, bedtime and badjoe, it's like the Bash Street Kids only they're all called Smiffy
Thought they were cracking down on Visa rules.
Pretty sure I know who they wouldn't let in..
No offence mes..
Pretty sure I know who they wouldn't let in..
No offence mes..
Are Canada really any better than South Africa?
seemed like a coin flip game to me. SAf to qualify 3.45
seemed like a coin flip game to me. SAf to qualify 3.45
Probably mad I said after a bad when a bet should have come up, no more cards.... gone in again RED CARD both team with SYB 22/1 on here 1 red card 7.2 and main bet over 2.5 cards. This ref is usually not scared to issue a card, and 2 in your face teams. GL all.
PS In the 2nd half to SA bring on the bomb squad?
One thing that crept into the game in England, and seems often ignored here, is players kicking the ball away on free kicks.
Yea, they say the Ref is card-happy and prone to losing control. Haven't dipped my toe in that market, but interesting to see what happens.
Canada could get mugged here if they're not careful. Especially if they keep missing good chances.
Hydration Break - FFS.
Hope to god that is not going to come into our leagues. Nothing would surprise me.
Hope to god that is not going to come into our leagues. Nothing would surprise me.
Yes, Canada look poor under pressure. Bad miss from that header from the freekick.
Very sloppy from both teams. Neither team can keep hold of the ball for more than a couple of passes. Netherlands will easily beat either of these two in the next round.
Never a pen, but woman referee "expert" said yes, unless I misheard?
did she? I've got the wireless on. Bet she changed her mind, though.
She was still saying a penalty when the goal kick was being taken.
You cant have players stopping you from kicking the ball with a hook tackle
Why are they saying on Itv the referee gave a penalty, I thought he pointed for a goal kick.
We all saw it Christina, the only one who didn't was you.
Abba, he got his leg in front, the forward kicked his leg
Woman VAR or whatever she is, just said VAR can't be getting involved with penalties at the very highest level...what?
Woman VAR or whatever she is, just said VAR can't be getting involved with penalties at the very highest level...what?
The ref gave a goal kick and is why the Canada players surrounded him, if he gave a pen and var wanted it to be looked at he would have had to go to the monitor.
Try to pay attention ITV
Try to pay attention ITV
She said they aren't getting involved, not can't be getting involved
Anyway, no way was it a penalty
Anyway, no way was it a penalty
England's last 16 game, if they get there, is a 1am kick off
Yes it was a goal kick the ref gave…..unbelievable the dopey cow didn’t know and even more amazing the so called pundits didn’t correct……
Need to get Alphonso Davies on the pitch. Apparently he's fit so what are they saving him for?
Wasn't fully concentrated on it but I thought it was clear a goal kick had been given
Canada are very poor. Backed Sewth Efrica to qualify here at 2.8.
S Africa worth a small punt? Are they starting to wrest control away from Canada?
Did Canada ever have control?
Missed first 15 minutes, only saw Canada have that goalmouth scramble that was cleared off the line.
Missed first 15 minutes, only saw Canada have that goalmouth scramble that was cleared off the line.
Sewth Efrica turning the screw. Only a matter of time before they score imo.
they were creating chances, some of them good ones, whether that can be called control is up to question.
Canada doing a bit better now...maybe a goal for either team coming soon?
must be the 2 lowest ranked teams for a knockout round in history
I don't mind the lack of quality, quite the reverse actually. Plenty of good games to come, Just enjoy the profits.
this makes the human centipede look like a kid's movie.
Idiot who scored should have taken his short off for a booking... no class.
Jun 28, 2026 -- 8:36PM, Angela Rebecchi wrote:
0-0 still 5.5 which is surprising
Into 1.15
Yes combined ranking is 86 between canada and south africa , the highest in a knock out match
0-1 FT. Canada first team into last 16 and will face Netherlands or Morocco.
South african s wasting time should have just played the game never learn
it's an asterisk "qualification", really, with the extra teams. I'll bet Scotland would've taken it, though.
Bunch of ice hockey wannabes comprehensively beat a nation that prides its self on their football skills 
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