Where to watch South Africa vs. Canada live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Round of 32 match
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Canada and South Africa head into a historic Round of 32 clash having endured identical 1-1-1 group stage records but carrying entirely different waves of momentum.
South Africa is riding high after a massive 1-0 victory over South Korea to punch their ticket to the knockout rounds for the first time in four tournament appearances.
Canada, meanwhile, limps into the matchup following a 2-1 defeat to Group B winner Switzerland, compounding the heartbreak of losing key midfielder Ismaël Koné to a tournament-ending fractured leg in their second match of the tournament.
Despite the setback, the Canadians possess explosive firepower in Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustáquio, and forward Jonathan David, who famously walloped Qatar with a hat-trick in the group stage.
They will square off against a confident, goal-hungry South African side led by Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Percy Tau, and Lyle Foster, ensuring that one of these historical underdogs will extend their dream debut in the World Cup knockout phase.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the South Africa vs. Canada World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.
South Africa vs. Canada live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, CTV
- Live stream: TSN via Amazon Prime, TSN+, CTV app
South Africa vs. Canada will be broadcast on TSN and CTV channels with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.
TSN can also be added as a separate subscription channel on Amazon Prime, with fans able to access all of TSN’s live and on-demand content.
What time does South Africa vs. Canada start?
South Africa vs. Canada kicks off Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Here’s how that time translates across the North America time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, June 28 | 3 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, June 28 | 2 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, June 28 | 1 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, June 28 | 12 p.m. |
World Cup schedule today and tomorrow
All times Eastern.
Sunday, June 28
- South Africa vs. Canada (3 p.m.)
Monday, June 29
- Brazil vs. Japan (1 p.m.)
- Germany vs. 3rd Place (4:30 p.m.)
- Netherlands vs. Morocco (9 p.m.)
MORE:Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures
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