FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: Co-Hosts South Africa and Canada Meet in a Historic Round of 32 Showdown

South Africa and Canada — two of the FIFA World Cup 2026's co-host nations — are squaring off in the Round of 32, a stage neither country has ever reached before. Canada rang in four changes to their starting eleven while South Africa made just one alteration to their lineup. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has been outstanding between the sticks for South Africa, pulling off several crucial saves to keep his side in the contest.

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66:34 — Yellow Card Shown
53:51 Yellow Card
48:15 — Half-Time: South Africa 0–0 Canada

June 29, 2026 02:19
Free Kick
88:34 Free Kick Won
Canada's Derek Cornelius earns a free kick for his side in their own defensive half at the 88:34 mark.
June 29, 2026 02:19
Free Kick
88:34 Free Kick Lost
South Africa's Iqraam Rayners is penalised for a foul at 88:34.
June 29, 2026 02:18
Free Kick
86:32 Free Kick Lost
Canada's Richie Laryea is penalised for a foul at 86:32.
June 29, 2026 02:18
Free Kick
86:32 Free Kick Won
South Africa's Khuliso Mudau wins a free kick for his team in the defensive half at 86:32.
June 29, 2026 02:16
85:53 Substitution
South Africa make a change at 85:53 — Tshepang Moremi is brought on as Thapelo Maseko makes way.
June 29, 2026 02:16
85:44 Substitution
South Africa make another switch at 85:44 — Iqraam Rayners is introduced into the game as Evidence Makgopa is withdrawn.
June 29, 2026 02:16
Free Kick
85:13 Free Kick Lost
Canada's Niko Sigur gives away a foul at 85:13.
June 29, 2026 02:15
Free Kick
85:13 Free Kick Won
South Africa's Oswin Appollis wins a free kick for his side in the attacking half at 85:13.
June 29, 2026 02:14
84:03 Miss
South Africa go agonisingly close at 84:03! Oswin Appollis, teed up by Yaya Sithole, fires a right-footed effort from beyond the penalty area, but the ball drifts narrowly past the right post.
June 29, 2026 02:11
Free Kick
81' Free Kick Won
South Africa's Aubrey Modiba picks up a free kick for his side in the defensive half at the 81-minute mark.
June 29, 2026 02:11
Free Kick
81' Free Kick Lost
Canada's Jacob Shaffelburg concedes a foul in the 81st minute.
June 29, 2026 02:09
Corner
77:42 Attempt Saved
What a stop at 77:42! Canada's Jonathan David, assisted by Alphonso Davies, drives a left-footed effort from a tight angle on the left side, but South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams produces a superb save to push it away in the top-left corner.
June 29, 2026 02:06
75:40 — Shot Off Target
Canada's Promise David pulls the trigger with his right foot from outside the penalty area but fails to find the target.
June 29, 2026 02:06
Free Kick
74:54 — Free Kick Conceded
South Africa's Thalente Mbatha is penalised for a foul.
June 29, 2026 02:06
Free Kick
74:54 — Free Kick Earned
Richie Laryea earns a free kick for Canada in their own defensive half.
June 29, 2026 02:06
74:25 — Substitution for Canada
Canada make a change as Alphonso Davies comes on to replace Tajon Buchanan.
June 29, 2026 02:04
74:04 — Effort Clears the Bar
Thapelo Maseko picks out Thalente Mbatha, who strikes right-footed from range for South Africa, but the effort sails well over the crossbar.
June 29, 2026 02:04
Free Kick
72:33 — Foul Gives Away Free Kick
Canada's Niko Sigur is called for a foul, handing South Africa a set piece opportunity.
June 29, 2026 02:03
Free Kick
72:33 — Free Kick Won by South Africa
South Africa's Aubrey Modiba wins a free kick for his side in the defensive half.
June 29, 2026 02:02
Free Kick
71' — Free Kick Awarded to South Africa
South Africa's Thapelo Maseko earns a free kick for his team in their own half.
June 29, 2026 02:02
Free Kick
71' — Canada Penalised
Canada's Richie Laryea is penalised by the referee for a foul.
June 29, 2026 02:01
69:57 — Canada Substitution
Canada bring on Jacob Shaffelburg as Liam Millar is withdrawn from the field.
June 29, 2026 02:01
69:46 — Another Canada Change
Canada make a further change as Promise David enters the field in place of Tani Oluwaseyi.
June 29, 2026 02:01
69:41 — Play Resumes
The stoppage is over and both sides are set to continue the match.
June 29, 2026 01:58
66:45 — Drinks Break Taken
Play is briefly halted as players from both teams take a scheduled drinks break.
June 29, 2026 01:58
Yellow Card
66:34 — Yellow Card Shown
Canada's Niko Sigur is cautioned by the referee after committing a particularly dangerous foul.
June 29, 2026 01:57
Free Kick
66:29 — Free Kick for South Africa
Teboho Mokoena wins a free kick for South Africa in their own defensive half.
June 29, 2026 01:57
Free Kick
66:29 — Canada Concede Foul
Niko Sigur is penalised for a foul and Canada lose possession at this stage of play.
June 29, 2026 01:55
Corner
65:12 — Header Drifts Wide
Stephen Eustaquio swings in a cross from a corner and Luc De Fougerolles gets his head on it from the middle of the box for Canada, but the effort drifts wide of the right post.
June 29, 2026 01:55
64:11 — Williams Denies Canada
Niko Sigur threads a through ball to Tani Oluwaseyi, who strikes left-footed from the heart of the area, but South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams gets down to make the save in the centre of his goal.
June 29, 2026 01:54
Corner
64:14 — Corner Won by Canada
Canada are awarded a corner after South Africa's Mbekezeli Mbokazi concedes one.
June 29, 2026 01:52
59:39 End Delay
The brief stoppage is over at 59:39, and both teams are set to resume play.
June 29, 2026 01:52
61:44 — Appollis Goes Close
South Africa's Oswin Appollis unleashes a right-footed effort from outside the area that comes close to finding the net but slips just past the right side of the goal.
June 29, 2026 01:52
59:34 Start Delay
Play is briefly halted at 59:34 due to a stoppage on the South Africa side.
June 29, 2026 01:49
58:06 Substitution
58:06 — Canada make a change as Luc De Fougerolles enters the field in place of Moïse Bombito.
June 29, 2026 01:49
58:05 Substitution
58:05 — Canada make a further change, introducing Niko Sigur to replace Nathan Saliba.
June 29, 2026 01:48
57:48 End Delay
57:48 — The stoppage has ended and both sides are ready to get play back underway.
June 29, 2026 01:48
56:40 Start Delay
56:40 — Play is briefly held up after Canada's Stephen Eustaquio goes down with an injury.
June 29, 2026 01:46
Free Kick
56:18 Free Kick Won
56:18 — Stephen Eustaquio earns a free kick for Canada in their own defensive half.
June 29, 2026 01:46
Free Kick
56:18 Free Kick Lost
56:18 — South Africa's Thapelo Maseko is penalised for committing a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:45
Yellow Card
53:51 Yellow Card
53:51 — Canada's Nathan Saliba is shown a yellow card by the referee following a rough challenge.
June 29, 2026 01:45
Free Kick
53:49 Free Kick Won
53:49 — South Africa's Khuliso Mudau picks up a free kick in the attacking half.
June 29, 2026 01:45
Free Kick
53:49 Free Kick Lost
53:49 — Nathan Saliba of Canada gives away a foul, handing South Africa the free kick.
June 29, 2026 01:43
Free Kick
53:17 Free Kick Won
53:17 — Thapelo Maseko secures a free kick for South Africa inside their own half.
June 29, 2026 01:43
Free Kick
53:17 Free Kick Lost
53:17 — Canada's Richie Laryea is penalised for a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:42
Free Kick
52:02 Free Kick Won
52:02 — Richie Laryea wins a free kick for Canada inside their own defensive half.
June 29, 2026 01:42
Free Kick
52:02 Free Kick Lost
52:02 — South Africa's Thalente Mbatha gives away a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:40
Free Kick
48:33 Free Kick Lost
48:33 — Canada's Liam Millar is called for a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:40
Free Kick
48:33 Free Kick Won
48:33 — South Africa's Khuliso Mudau is awarded a free kick out on the right wing.
June 29, 2026 01:40
Free Kick
48:03 Free Kick Lost
48:03 — Canada's Jonathan David concedes a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:38
Free Kick
48:03 Free Kick Won
48:03 — Mbekezeli Mbokazi earns a free kick for South Africa deep in their own half.
June 29, 2026 01:35
Kick Off
45' Second Half Begins
45' — The second half is now underway with the score reading South Africa 0-0 Canada.
June 29, 2026 01:35
45' Substitution
45' — South Africa use the half-time break to make a change, with Thalente Mbatha coming on for Relebohile Mofokeng.
June 29, 2026 01:18
Half Time
48:15 — Half-Time: South Africa 0–0 Canada
The first half has drawn to a close with neither side having broken the deadlock. South Africa and Canada go into the break level at 0-0.
June 29, 2026 01:18
Free Kick
47:53 — Free Kick Given Away
Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi is penalised for committing a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:18
Free Kick
47:53 — Free Kick Earned
South Africa's Khuliso Mudau earns his side a free kick in their own defensive half.
June 29, 2026 01:15
45:09 — Stoppage Time Signalled
The fourth official has indicated that three minutes of stoppage time will be played at the end of the first half.
June 29, 2026 01:15
Corner
43:37 — Williams Produces Fine Save to Deny Buchanan
Canada go agonisingly close as Tajon Buchanan unleashes a right-footed effort from the right side of the six-yard box, but South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams gets down brilliantly to palm it away in the bottom right corner. The move was set up by Derek Cornelius.
June 29, 2026 01:14
Free Kick
43:42 — Mofokeng Wins Free Kick
Relebohile Mofokeng wins a free kick for South Africa in their defensive half of the pitch.
June 29, 2026 01:14
Free Kick
43:42 — Saliba Gives Away Foul
Nathan Saliba of Canada is called up for a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:14
43:33 — Bombito Header Blocked at Close Range
Canada go very close as Moïse Bombito meets a cross with a header from virtually point-blank range, but the attempt is blocked. Stephen Eustaquio was the creator with the delivery.
June 29, 2026 01:13
Corner
42:46 — Canada Awarded Corner
Canada win a corner kick, with South Africa's Khuliso Mudau the player who conceded it.
June 29, 2026 01:11
40:53 — Oluwaseyi Heads Over from Centre of Box
A golden chance goes to waste for Canada as Tani Oluwaseyi rises at the heart of the penalty area to meet a Stephen Eustaquio cross with a header, but his effort clears the crossbar. The opportunity followed a set piece situation.
June 29, 2026 01:11
Free Kick
39:56 — Oluwaseyi Earns Free Kick on Right
Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi wins a free kick for his side out on the right wing.
June 29, 2026 01:10
Free Kick
39:56 — Mbokazi Penalised for Foul
South Africa's Mbekezeli Mbokazi is called out for committing a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:09
Free Kick
38:38 — Saliba Wins Free Kick
Canada's Nathan Saliba picks up a free kick for his side in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 29, 2026 01:09
Free Kick
38:38 — Sithole Gives Away Foul
South Africa's Yaya Sithole gives away a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:08
Free Kick
36:52 — Maseko Gives Away Foul
South Africa's Thapelo Maseko gives away a foul.
June 29, 2026 01:08
Free Kick
36:52 — Laryea Picks Up Free Kick on Left Flank
Canada's Richie Laryea wins a free kick for his side on the left wing.
June 29, 2026 01:08
36:36 — VAR Overturns On-Field Decision
The Video Assistant Referee steps in and, following a review, an earlier on-field decision is overturned and cancelled.
June 29, 2026 01:08
Corner
35:11 — Okon Header Misses to the Right
South Africa's Ime Okon gets on the end of a cross from Oswin Appollis and directs a header from the centre of the penalty area, but the effort drifts wide to the right. The chance came about following a corner kick.
June 29, 2026 01:05
Corner
34:07 Attempt Saved
Ronwen Williams comes to South Africa's rescue again at 34:07! Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi, provided by Liam Millar, sends a left-footed shot goalward from the left edge of the penalty box, but the South Africa keeper pulls off a fine save in the top-left corner.
June 29, 2026 01:05
Corner
34:36 Corner
34:36 — South Africa are awarded a corner kick, conceded by Canada's Liam Millar.
June 29, 2026 01:04
25:58 End Delay
The drinks break concludes at 25:58, and play gets back underway on the pitch.
June 29, 2026 00:54
22:56 Start Delay
The referee calls a halt to play at 22:56 for a scheduled drinks break.
June 29, 2026 00:54
Free Kick
22:43 Free Kick Lost
Canada's Jonathan David gives away a foul at 22:43.
June 29, 2026 00:53
Free Kick
22:43 Free Kick Won
South Africa's Mbekezeli Mbokazi earns a free kick for his side in the defensive half at 22:43.
June 29, 2026 00:53
22:06 Attempt Blocked
South Africa's Teboho Mokoena tries his luck from distance at 22:06 — set up by Thapelo Maseko — striking a right-footed effort from outside the penalty area, but it is blocked before reaching the target.