The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its knockout stage on Sunday, with a pivotal Match Day 18 encounter between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium. Canada, led by Alphonso Davies and top scorer Jonathan David, will look to capitalize on their skills, while South Africa, anchored by goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and midfielder Teboho Mokoena, seeks to make the most of their first-ever appearance in the World Cup knockout round. The match will be broadcast on FOX and streamed on FOX One.
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South Africa vs Canada Match Overview
Key players will be under the spotlight as the teams clash. Canada's Alphonso Davies, despite not having made his debut in this year's World Cup, is expected to play a crucial role. As Marsch stated, 'I think Alphonso Davies will be ready to go next game.' His participation could significantly impact Canada's chances, especially given the high stakes of the knockout stage.
For South Africa, 22-year-old Thapelo Maseko emerged as a hero by scoring the winning goal against South Korea, securing Bafana Bafana's spot in the knockout stage. As the youngest South African to score in the World Cup, Maseko's performance will be closely watched, and his team will likely need another standout moment from him to advance to the round of 16.
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Streaming and Broadcast Information for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
All World Cup matches will be aired on FOX and FS1, with the option to stream every game live and on demand via FOX One.
