South Africa vs Canada Predictions

Match Details

Date: June 29, 2026, at 5:00am
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA.

Current Betting Odds

South Africa – $6.20
Draw – $3.75
Canada – $1.70

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The first of the last 32 ties at the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, as co-hosts Canada take on South Africa in Los Angeles.

It has been a mixed campaign for South Africa, who started terribly against Mexico, but bounced back well to draw with Czechia and then beat South Korea to qualify in second place in Group A.

Canada meanwhile had plenty of expectation in Group B, but with a win, a loss and a draw, they finished behind Switzerland and now have to travel to the USA for their next game.

Knockout football in the World Cup is always of the highest intensity, and with both of these sides having endured mixed tournaments, they will be desperate to get this one right.

A place in the last 16 beckons for both and this should be a fascinating encounter.

Here is a look ahead to South Africa vs Canada:

Best Bet

Canada to win the match @ $1.70

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Jesse March’s Canada side have been touted as a team that could go deep in the competition, but they haven’t hit the heights as yet.

An opening game draw with Bosnia, was backed up with a big win against Qatar but a tight loss against Switzerland.

Consequently, they progressed from Group B in second place and they take on South Africa here.

Bifana Bifana are a tough side to get a read on, as they were so poor against Mexico but have improved massively in subsequent games against South Korea and Czechia.

All three results are very much in play across the 90 minutes here and both teams will fancy their chances, but Canada have the stronger squad on paper, and the $1.70 odds on offer at the best soccer betting sites looks good value.

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Canada to win & under 2.5 goals in the game @ $3.40

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South Africa have put in some mixed performances in the tournament so far, but they haven’t shipped too many goals.

With just three conceded across their three games, they have grown into the tournament, and they will be looking for a repeat showing against Canada.

Canada have also only conceded three times, with their big win coming against Qatar and they do look to be lacking a little confidence in front of goal.

This could be a tight, low scorer, which Canada look well placed to prevail in.

Best Value Bet

Jonathan David to score anytime @ $3.20

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Juventus striker Jonathan David has really grown into the 2026 World Cup, and he will be the focal point again for Canada.

South Africa struggled to deal with traditional number 9’s against Mexico and Czechia and David should occupy their back line.

In a potentially tight encounter, Jonathan David has the potential to be a difference maker, and he looks good value to add to his World Cup goal tally.

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Sam Hayes

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