Here are the official starting lineups for both the South Africa Bafana national soccer team and the Canada men’s national soccer team for their World Cup Round of 32 game on June 28, 2026 (official attendance 69.237 at the Los Angeles Stadium). Bafana lost 0:1 to Canada, as the CAN MNT created history by progressing to the Round of 16.
South Africa national team vs Canada starting lineups and subs Ro32 World Cup 2026
Williams (goalkeeper; captain)
Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba
Sithole, Mokoena
Maseko (Moremi 86), Mofokeng (Mbatha 46), Appollis
Makgopa (Rayners 86)
Canada MNT playing XI vs Bafana World Cup 2026
Crepeau (goalkeeper)
Johnston, Bombito (De Fougerolles 59), Cornelius, Laryea
Buchanan (Davies 75), N.Saliba (Sigur 59), Eustaquio (captain), Millar (Shaffelburg 70)
J.David, Oluwaseyi (Promise David 70)
Alphonso Davies made his first appearance of the 2026 World Cup as a second half substitute for Tajon Buchanan.
South Africa vs Canada national football team 0:1 match timeline 2026
0:1 Stephen Eustaquio goal 90+2
Canada MNT had 42% possession in this Round of 32 game against South Africa but won 1:0 (Bafana had 58% possession)