SEDIBENG.- History-making Bafana Bafana are set to face Canada in a highly anticipated Round of 32 clash at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday night.

After qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages for the very first time, South Africa enters this encounter as favourites.

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00.

South Africa earned their spot in the next round against all odds with a famous victory over South Korea in their final Group A match on June 23. Thapelo Maseko scored the crucial goal that secured Bafana Bafana’s place in the history books, marking the first time the nation has ever progressed beyond the group stages of the global football tournament.

Coach Hugo Broos has seen his belief in this young team pay off in a big way. He built his squad around young and relatively unknown players who have not disappointed him.

South Africa could not have asked for a better opponent.

This upcoming fixture has raised South African hopes that Bafana Bafana are destined to advance even further. Many are convinced that South Africa could not have asked for a better opponent than Canada, and that they will advance to the next stage.

Even Bafana Bafana legends are confident the team will have no problem beating Canada if their recent performances are anything to go by.

Mokoena missed the historic victory against South Korea but is available for tonight’s encounter.

In a major boost for South Africa, star midfielder Teboho Mokoena will return to the squad after serving a one-game suspension. Mokoena missed the historic victory against South Korea but is available for tonight’s encounter.

The match has sparked incredible excitement across the nation. Fan Parks have been set up across the country for South Africans to come together and watch this massive encounter on big screens.