South Africa vs Canada β€” FIFA World Cup 2026 match review (soccer)

South Africa 0-1 Canada: World Cup 2026 Last 32 Result & Analysis

Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the World Cup 2026 Last 32. Full result, scoreline and analysis of South Africa v Canada (0-1).

TL;DR: Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the World Cup 2026 Last 32. The South Africa v Canada fixture finished 0-1, producing 1 goal in a tight, low-scoring affair. The review covers the result and what it means for both nations.
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Published 29 June 2026 · Updated 29 June 2026

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South Africa 0-1 Canada β€” World Cup 2026 Last 32 Review

Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the World Cup 2026 Last 32. Canada took the points with a 1-0 victory. The South Africa v Canada fixture finished 0-1, producing 1 goal in a tight, low-scoring affair.

How the Result Unfolded

The final scoreline of South Africa 0-1 Canada reflected a tight, low-scoring affair. Canada took the points with a 1-0 victory. The outcome reshapes the Last 32 picture and feeds directly into the calculations both nations must now make about progress in the tournament.

Result at a Glance

  • Final score: South Africa 0-1 Canada
  • Competition: World Cup 2026 β€” Last 32
  • Total goals: 1
  • Kick-off: Sunday 28 June 2026, 19:00 GMT

What It Means

For South Africa and Canada, this Last 32 result carries real consequences in an expanded 48-team World Cup where group margins are fine. Canada took the points with a 1-0 victory. Attention now turns to the remaining fixtures, where points and goal difference will decide who advances.

Review by the Planete Football editorial team. Result data sourced from football-data.org.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score in South Africa vs Canada?

The match finished South Africa 0-1 Canada in the World Cup 2026 Last 32.

Who won South Africa vs Canada at the World Cup 2026?

Canada beat South Africa 1-0.

How many goals were scored in South Africa vs Canada?

1 goal was scored in the fixture.

Where does the result data come from?

Result data is sourced from football-data.org.