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Read Article South Africa vs. Canada prediction, odds, props, World Cup 2026 picks [Round of 32]
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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 will take on Canada in the round of 32 of the World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced World Cup 2026 model projects Canada as the most likely winner of the South Africa vs. Canada game.
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 innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's World Cup 2026 game between South Africa and Canada, forming part of our World Cup 2026 predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model indicates a 20.1% chance of South Africa winning, a 53.1% chance for Canada, and a 26.8% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 61.6% chance of staying under, with a 58.7% probability of at least one team keeping a clean sheet. In the win to nil market, Canada holds a 35.2% probability to win without conceding, with South Africa given a 12.7% chance.
For bettors looking to cover multiple potential outcomes, the most likely double chance result is Canada to win or draw at 79.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| +400 | -115 | +240 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| +135 | -145 |
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 @ +400 via FanDuel
- Total Goals: Under 2.5 @ -145 via BetMGM
- Win to Nil: Canada @ +165 via BetMGM
- Double Chance: South Africa or Canada @ -300 via FanDuel
- Both Teams To Score: No @ -120 via DraftKings
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.
South Africa vs. Canada: Correct score and BTTS predictions
The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 1-0 Canada win being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| South Africa 0-1 Canada | 15.7% |
| South Africa 1-1 Canada | 12.2% |
| South Africa 0-2 Canada | 11.3% |
When it comes to the both teams to score (BTTS) market, we project a 41.3% chance of both sides finding the net and a 58.7% 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: 13.3% probability
- Oswin Appollis: 11.1% probability
- Thapelo Maseko: 11.0% probability
- Teboho Mokoena: 8.3% probability
- Relebohile Mofokeng: 8.1% probability
Canada
- Jonathan David: 28.8% probability
- Tani Oluwaseyi: 21.7% probability
- Tajon Buchanan: 15.6% probability
- Liam Millar: 12.6% probability
- Nathan Saliba: 11.1% probability
South Africa vs. Canada game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's FIFA World Cup game between South Africa and Canada at SoFi Stadium is scheduled to begin 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 noted.
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Conclusion
According to our computer model, South Africa has a 20.1% win probability on Sunday, Canada has a 53.1% win probability, and there is a 26.8% 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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