Canada<\/a>‘s starting lineup is set for Sunday’s knockout game vs. South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> (3 pm ET | TSN, RDS; FOX, Telemundo).<\/p>\n The winner of this Round of 32 match in Los Angeles advances to the Round of 16, where the Netherlands or Morocco would await on July 4 in Houston.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 4-4-2 formation (left to right)<\/strong><\/p>\n Head coach Hugo Broos has made one change to South Africa’s starting XI, with Teboho Mokoena replacing Thalente Mbatha in midfield.<\/p>\n However, Bafana Bafana’s defense remains untouched.\u00a0Mbekezeli Mbokazi<\/a> highlights the backline amid a breakout World Cup for Chicago Fire FC<\/a>‘s All-Star<\/a> center back.\u00a0<\/p>\n Philadelphia Union<\/a> defender Olwethu Makhanya<\/a> is on the substitute’s bench. He has yet to feature at this summer’s tournament.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) June 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n 4-4-2 formation (left to right)<\/strong><\/p>\n Head coach Jesse Marsch has made several changes to the lineup that started Canada’s Group B finale vs. Switzerland.<\/p>\n LAFC<\/a>‘s Stephen Eust\u00e1quio<\/a> takes his place back in midfield as captain, while former Colorado Rapids<\/a> center back Mo\u00efse Bombito and ex-Minnesota United FC<\/a> striker Tani Oluwaseyi are among the newcomers in defense and attack, respectively.<\/p>\n Orlando City<\/a>\u00a0goalkeeper\u00a0Maxime Cr\u00e9peau<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Toronto FC<\/a> fullback Richie Laryea<\/a> are making their fourth straight start of the tournament. Superstar Alphonso Davies is on the substitute’s bench as he awaits his 2026 World Cup debut.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) June 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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