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Canada will also be monitoring the fitness of captain Alphonso Davies and midfielder Stephen Eustáquio ahead of kick-off, while South Africa report no major injury concerns.

The midfielder has already contributed one goal and two assists in just two appearances, surpassing the total goal involvements from his first 15 international matches combined.

For Canada, Nathan Saliba has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the tournament.

His only effort on target proved decisive in the victory over South Korea.

Thapelo Maseko has been South Africa’s biggest attacking threat so far, taking eight shots during the group stage.

Key Players to Watch

There have been six red cards across Canada’s last ten matches.

Ten of Canada’s last 13 fixtures have also ended with under 2.5 goals scored.

Six of South Africa’s last seven matches have produced under 2.5 goals.

South Africa have scored one goal or fewer in each of their last eight matches.

Hot Stats and Streaks

Canada have also lost both of their previous competitive matches against African opposition, including a defeat to Morocco at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

South Africa won the only previous meeting between the two nations, recording a 2-0 victory back in 2007.

Head-to-Head History

Despite that setback, Canada impressed heavily during the group phase, scoring eight goals and registering 21 shots on target, ten more than they managed across their previous two World Cup appearances combined.

Canada are also making history tonight as the first World Cup host nation to play a tournament match outside their own borders. Jesse Marsch’s side missed out on top spot in Group B after a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland ended a ten-game unbeaten run stretching back to October.

South Africa’s path to the knockouts was far from straightforward. Their campaign began with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Mexico, extending a difficult run that saw them go seven matches without a victory before finally turning things around on matchday three.

Veteran coach Hugo Broos, now 74 years old, becomes the oldest manager to oversee a World Cup knockout game as he continues what has been a remarkable campaign in his final tournament before retirement.

Wild celebrations erupted across South Africa after Bafana Bafana secured qualification with a famous 1-0 victory over South Korea in their final Group A match.

Match News and Current Form

Both nations are stepping into uncharted territory tonight as they prepare for their first-ever World Cup knockout match, with a place in the Round of 16 on the line.

Welcome to Africasoccer’s live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash between South Africa and Canada in Los Angeles.