South Africa vs Canada match stats & report
0–1 Full time
South Africa stats & fixtures · Canada stats & fixtures
South Africa lost to Canada 0–1 in the World Cup (Round of 32) on 28 June 2026. Expected goals finished 0.13–1.32. South Africa had 58% of the ball.
South Africa vs Canada match statistics
- 58% Ball possession 42%
- 0.13 Expected goals (xG) 1.32
- 6 Total shots 12
- 1 Shots on target 7
- 4 Shots off target 5
- 1 Blocked shots 0
- 1 Shots inside the box 9
- 1 Corners 4
- 10 Fouls 16
- 1 Offsides 0
- 0 Yellow cards 2
- 550 Passes 380
- 85% Pass accuracy 78%
- 5 Goalkeeper saves 1
Goals and cards
- 54' Yellow card N. Saliba Canada
- 67' Yellow card N. Sigur Canada
- 90' Goal S. Eustaquio Canada
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
South Africa
Bench R. Goss , S. Chaine , B. Cross , J. Adams , T. Mbatha , T. Matuludi , K. Ndamane , I. Rayners , N. Sibisi , L. Foster , T. Moremi , K. Sebelebele , O. Makhanya , S. Kabini
Canada
Bench D. St.Clair , O. Goodman , C. Larin , J. Waterman , A. Davies , J. Shaffelburg , J. Nelson , L. De Fougerolles , N. Sigur , J. Osorio , A. Jones , M. Choiniere , Promise David , A. Ahmed
Out and doubtful
- I. Koné Canada Out — Fracture Of Lower Leg
- T. Zwane South Africa Out — Suspension Through Sports Court
Only confirmed absences move the numbers. Doubts are listed so you can judge them yourself.
Form guide
South Africa at home
5–2–3 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.2 per game
- Conceded
- 0.9 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 10
- Corners
- 3.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.0 per game
25% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Canada away
1–0–2 in 3 matches
- Scored
- 0.7 per game
- Conceded
- 1.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 1 / 3
- Corners
- 6.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 5.7 per game
Based on 3 matches — treat these numbers lightly.