Liam Duckstein
South Africa and Canada meet in a World Cup 2026 fixture on 28 June 2026, with the head-to-head record between these two sides offering almost no historical precedent to draw from. South Africa enter ranked 54th in the world, while Canada arrive as the higher-ranked side at 32nd, and the contrast in recent form between the two nations adds genuine intrigue to this matchup.
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Head-to-Head Record
South Africa and Canada have met just once in recorded history, making this a genuinely limited sample. That sole encounter took place in November 2007, when South Africa won 2–0 at home. With only one meeting on record — producing an average of 2.0 total goals — the head-to-head data carries little predictive weight, and recent form along with tournament context tells a far more meaningful story ahead of this World Cup 2026 clash.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2007 | South Africa vs Canada | 2–0 | — |
South Africa: Recent Form
South Africa’s last six matches read W D L D D L, a sequence that reflects a side struggling for consistency. They have collected just 1 point per game across those six outings (1 win, 3 draws, 2 losses), scoring 4 goals and conceding 6 — an average of 0.67 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per match. They have kept 2 clean sheets in that run but also failed to score on 2 occasions. The most encouraging sign is their most recent result: a 1–0 home win over South Korea on 25 June 2026, which snapped a run of back-to-back draws and gave Bafana Bafana some momentum heading into this fixture.
- 25 Jun 2026 vs South Korea (H) — 1–0 W
- 18 Jun 2026 vs Czechia (A) — 1–1 D
- 11 Jun 2026 vs Mexico (A) — 0–2 L
- 6 Jun 2026 vs Jamaica (A) — 1–1 D
Canada: Recent Form
Canada’s last six matches produce a record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, earning them 1.5 points per game — a notably stronger return than their opponents. They have scored 11 goals in that span against just 4 conceded, averaging 1.83 goals for and 0.67 against per match. Three clean sheets in six outings underline a solid defensive base, and their 6–0 home demolition of Qatar on 18 June 2026 stands out as the headline result. Their only defeat came against Switzerland on 24 June, a 2–1 reverse away from home. Canada have failed to score just once in this run.
- 24 Jun 2026 vs Switzerland (A) — 1–2 L
- 18 Jun 2026 vs Qatar (H) — 6–0 W
- 12 Jun 2026 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (H) — 1–1 D
- 2 Jun 2026 vs Uzbekistan (H) — 2–0 W
Form and Record at a Glance
- All-time head-to-head: 1 meeting — South Africa 1 win, Canada 0 wins, 0 draws (South Africa won 2–0 in 2007)
- South Africa last 6: W1 D3 L2 — 4 goals scored, 6 conceded, 1.0 ppg
- Canada last 6: W2 D3 L1 — 11 goals scored, 4 conceded, 1.5 ppg
- South Africa clean sheets (last 6): 2; failed to score: 2
- Canada clean sheets (last 6): 3; failed to score: 1
- FIFA rankings: South Africa 54th, Canada 32nd
How South Africa and Canada Compare
Canada hold a clear edge in both attacking output and defensive solidity over their last six matches, averaging nearly three times as many goals per game as South Africa (1.83 vs 0.67) while conceding at a lower rate (0.67 vs 1.00). South Africa’s form string does include that recent win over South Korea, suggesting they are capable of a disciplined, low-scoring performance, but Canada’s superior points-per-game return of 1.5 versus South Africa’s 1.0 reflects a side that has been more consistent across the same period. The gulf in FIFA ranking — 22 places — broadly mirrors what the recent statistics show.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and Canada?
The two sides have met just once on record. South Africa won that encounter 2–0 at home on 20 November 2007, meaning the all-time head-to-head stands at one South Africa win, zero Canada wins and zero draws.
When do South Africa and Canada play at the World Cup 2026?
South Africa face Canada on 28 June 2026 as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.
What is South Africa’s recent form ahead of this match?
South Africa’s last six results read W D L D D L, earning them 1.0 points per game. Their most recent outing was a 1–0 win over South Korea on 25 June 2026.
What is Canada’s recent form ahead of this match?
Canada have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last six matches, averaging 1.5 points per game and scoring 11 goals in that run, including a 6–0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.