South Africa
4/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 9 available matches.
Inspect South Africa’s results
World CupRound of 32THE MATCH CENTRESouth Africa vs Canada match centre
Full time
0:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
S. Eustaquio90′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
South AfricaCanada
0.130Expected goals · API-Football1.320
1Shots on target7
6Total Shots12
58%Ball Possession42%
1Corner Kicks4
9Fouls16
0Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
5Goalkeeper Saves1
537Total passes377
456Passes accurate297
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
South Africa 0 reported
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Canada 0 reported
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Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Canada
5/10Wins
1.7Goals / game
0.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 3 available matches.
Inspect Canada’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
South Africa
10 matchesResults4 wins · 4 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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Canada
10 matchesResults5 wins · 4 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.7
Goals conceded per game0.6
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare South Africa at home with Canada away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:49 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
World Cup · 2026/27 · all league matches
South AfricaCanada
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
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—Goals scored / match—
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—Clean sheets—
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Season totals and averages. Home / away compares South Africa at home with Canada away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
South Africa
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Hugo Broos
- 1
R. WilliamsG - 20
K. MudauD - 21
I. OkonD - 14
M. MbokaziD - 6
A. ModibaD - 4
T. MokoenaM - 13
Y. SitholeM - 12
T. MasekoM - 10
R. MofokengM - 7
O. AppollisM - 17
E. MakgopaF
Substitutes (14)
22 · R. Goss
16 · S. Chaine
26 · B. Cross
23 · J. Adams
5 · T. Mbatha
2 · T. Matuludi
3 · K. Ndamane
15 · I. Rayners
19 · N. Sibisi
9 · L. Foster
8 · T. Moremi
25 · K. Sebelebele
24 · O. Makhanya
18 · S. Kabini
Canada
Confirmed formation4-4-2Jesse Marsch
- 16
M. CrepeauG - 2
A. JohnstonD - 15
M. BombitoD - 13
D. CorneliusD - 22
R. LaryeaD - 17
T. BuchananM - 25
N. SalibaM - 7
S. EustaquioM - 11
L. MillarM - 10
J. DavidF - 12
T. OluwaseyiF
Substitutes (14)
1 · D. St.Clair
18 · O. Goodman
9 · C. Larin
5 · J. Waterman
19 · A. Davies
14 · J. Shaffelburg
26 · J. Nelson
4 · L. De Fougerolles
23 · N. Sigur
21 · J. Osorio
3 · A. Jones
6 · M. Choiniere
24 · P. David
20 · A. Ahmed
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
South Africa
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronwen Williams | 97 | 8.3 | — | — | — | 85 | — |
| Khuliso Mudau | 97 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 38 | 3 |
| Ime Okon | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 91 | — |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 97 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 86 | 3 |
| Aubrey Modiba | 97 | 7.9 | — | — | — | 35 | 1 |
| Teboho Mokoena | 97 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 55 | 2 |
| Sphephelo Sithole | 97 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 58 | 7 |
| Thapelo Maseko | 86 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 18 | 4 |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 |
| Oswin Appollis | 97 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Evidence Makgopa | 86 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 19 | — |
| Thalente Mbatha | 52 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 23 | — |
| Tshepang Moremi | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Iqraam Rayners | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Sipho Chaine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ricardo Goss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tholo Thabang Matuludi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khulumani Ndamane | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samukelo Kabini | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Olwethu Makhanya | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bradley Cross | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jayden Adams | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kamogelo Sebelebele | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lyle Foster | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Canada
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxime Crépeau | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 23 | — |
| Alistair Johnston | 97 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 36 | — |
| Moise Bombito | 59 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Derek Cornelius | 97 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 50 | — |
| Richie Laryea | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 22 | 4 |
| Tajon Buchanan | 75 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Nathan-Dylan Saliba | 59 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 28 | 3 |
| Stephen Eustaquio | 97 | 8.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 48 | 3 |
| Liam Millar | 70 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 25 | 2 |
| Jonathan David | 97 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | 23 | — |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 70 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| Luc De Fougerolles | 38 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 17 | 3 |
| Niko Sigur | 38 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 17 | — |
| Jacob Shaffelburg | 27 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 6 | — |
| Promise David | 27 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Alphonso Davies | 22 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 14 | — |
| Dayne St. Clair | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Owen Goodman | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alfie Jones | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joel Waterman | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mathieu Choinière | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Ahmed | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan Osorio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cyle Larin | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jayden Nelson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗World Cup table
Current standings · Group A. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | LWWWW |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | LWDL |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | LLW |
| 4 |  Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | LDL |
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