World Cup: Co-hosts Canada kick off knockout stages against South Africa

Canada and South Africa will lock horns as both national teams make their debuts at World Cup knockout stages. Canada finished second in their group as they collected their four points in the first two games. Meanwhile, South Africa had a slow start before beating South Korea for a second place spot in Group A.

Alphonso Davies hasn't featured in the group stage, but it's confirmed before the game that he's now fully fit to start the Round of 32 tie. However, FC Bayern's left-back will start on the bench once again. Hannover's Ime Okon keeps his place in Bafana Bafana's starting lineup.

Here are the two lineups for the first Round of 32 tie at the 2026 World Cup.

Confirmed Canada vs. South Africa Lineups

Canada XI: Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Saliba, Estaquio ©, Millar; David, Oluwaseyi 

South Africa XI: Williams ©; Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba; Sithole, Mokeona; Appollis, Mofokeng, Maseko; Makgopa