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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get South Africa vs Canada predictions for World Cup 2026 Sunday.
South Africa and Canada will lock horns in the round of 32 of the World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, starting at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven World Cup 2026 model predicts Canada as the most likely winner of the South Africa vs. Canada game.
Part of our comprehensive World Cup coverage, this article offers further insights into Sunday's match, including best bets and picks.
South Africa vs. Canada prediction: Who will win and advance to the Round of 16?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's World Cup 2026 matchup between South Africa and Canada, forming part of our World Cup 2026 predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently suggests an 18.0% chance of South Africa winning, a 56.5% chance for Canada, and a 25.5% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 59.4% chance of staying under, with a 58.3% likelihood of at least one team keeping a clean sheet. In the win to nil market, Canada holds a 37.2% probability to win without conceding, with South Africa at 11.1%.
For bettors looking to cover multiple possibilities, the most likely double chance result is Canada to win or draw at 82.0%.
Keep in mind that soccer markets are settled at the end of 90 minutes. Unlike NBA betting where overtime counts, extra time won't factor into these odds unless explicitly noted.
Canada vs. South Africa odds
We have researched the best World Cup 2026 odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| South Africa | Canada | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| +500 | -150 | +270 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| +120 | -144 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
South Africa vs. Canada picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Moneyline: South Africa @ +500 via FanDuel
- Total Goals: Under 2.5 @ -144 via FanDuel
- Win to Nil: South Africa @ +650 via BetMGM
- Double Chance: South Africa or Draw @ +120 via FanDuel
- Both Teams To Score: No @ -134 via FanDuel
According to our World Cup 2026 best bets, the top play to make on this game is South Africa to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Although they are not the most likely winner of the match, the edge provided on South Africa's odds provide the best value right now.
South Africa vs. Canada: Correct score and BTTS predictions
Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-0 Canada win being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| South Africa 0-1 Canada | 15.5% |
| South Africa 0-2 Canada | 12% |
| South Africa 1-1 Canada | 11.6% |
When it comes to the both teams to score (BTTS) market, we project a 41.7% chance of both sides finding the net and a 58.3% chance that at least one doesn’t.
South Africa vs. Canada player props: Anytime goal scorer predictions
Our World Cup 2026 player projections for Sunday highlight the top candidates to score a goal in South Africa-Canada:
South Africa
- Evidence Makgopa: 11.6% probability
- Oswin Appollis: 10.0% probability
- Thapelo Maseko: 9.6% probability
- Relebohile Mofokeng: 7.5% probability
- Teboho Mokoena: 7.4% probability
Canada
- Jonathan David: 30.6% probability
- Cyle Larin: 26.6% probability
- Tajon Buchanan: 17.5% probability
- Ali Ahmed: 13.0% probability
- Nathan Saliba: 10.3% probability
South Africa vs. Canada game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's FIFA World Cup matchup between South Africa and Canada at SoFi Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Africa vs. Canada
- Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
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Conclusion
According to our computer model, South Africa has an 18.0% win probability on Sunday, Canada has a 56.5% win probability, and there is a 25.5% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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