South Africa vs Canada — World Cup 2026

Tale of the tape.

The auto-generated comparison for South Africa vs Canada. Editorial detail lands closer to kickoff.

Win probability.

A first-pass split off the FIFA rankings — replace with the live model once the form data lands.

The bench faceoff.

South Africa · Head coach

M. Ntseki

Canada · Head coach

J. Marsch

Where to watch.

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Both line-ups.

Every name in the frame — tap a player for their dossier, or a crest for the full team.

South Africa

RSA · Full dossier →

Goalkeepers3

1R. Williams16S. Chaine22R. Goss

Defenders10

2T. Matuludi3K. Ndamane6A. Modiba14M. Mbokazi18S. Kabini19N. Sibisi20K. Mudau21I. Okon24O. Makhanya26B. Cross

Midfield7

4T. Mokoena5T. Mbatha8T. Moremi11T. Zwane13S. Sithole23J. Adams25K. Sebelebele

Attack6

7O. Appollis9L. Foster10R. Mofokeng12T. Maseko15I. Rayners99E. Makgopa

Canada

CAN · Full dossier →

Goalkeepers3

1D. St. Clair16M. Crépeau18O. Goodman

Defenders8

2A. Johnston3A. Jones4L. De Fougerolles5J. Waterman13D. Cornelius15M. Bombito19A. Davies22R. Laryea

Midfield11

6M. Choinière7S. Eustáquio8I. Koné11L. Millar14J. Shaffelburg17T. Buchanan20A. Ahmed21J. Osorio23N. Sigur25N. Saliba26M. Flores

Attack5

9C. Larin10J. David12T. Oluwaseyi24P. David26J. Nelson