South Africa vs Canada
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The basics
South Africa play Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 28 June 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC (12:00 noon local Pacific time). The match is part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.
SoFi Stadium has a capacity of around 70,000 for football configurations. It is the home ground of the LA Rams and LA Chargers, and it hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
How do you get tickets?
FIFA controls all primary ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup through its official ticketing platform.
FIFA ran ballot phases for the 2026 World Cup beginning in 2024, with registered fans entering draws for specific matches. If you missed the ballot windows.
What about the secondary market?
Now where official channels are sold out, resale platforms with buyer protection are the realistic option. Prices on the secondary market for World Cup group games may sit above face value, and they tend to rise in the final days before kick-off as availability tightens.
Buy only from platforms that offer a clear buyer guarantee, meaning you get a full refund if the tickets turn out to be invalid. Avoid private sales on social media, where there is no recourse if something goes wrong.
Getting to SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium is in Inglewood, roughly 18 miles south-west of downtown Los Angeles. Driving is possible but parking is limited and expensive on matchdays — pre-booking a parking pass through the stadium's official site is strongly advised if you plan to drive.
The most straightforward public transport option is the LA Metro. The Crenshaw/LAX Line (K Line) has a Ground Transportation Center stop that connects to the stadium via a short walk or shuttle. Metro also runs special event services on big matchdays.
Allow plenty of time. A 19:00 UTC kick-off is noon local time, so the area around the stadium will be busy from mid-morning. Arriving 90 minutes before kick-off is a reasonable target.
What to bring
- SoFi Stadium operates a clear bag policy — bags must be clear plastic and no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a small clutch bag no bigger than 4.5" x 6.5".
- Sunscreen is worth packing. A noon local kick-off in late June in Los Angeles means direct sun for much of the match.
- Tickets are mobile-only at SoFi Stadium. Make sure your phone is charged and your ticket is saved offline in case of poor signal.
Head-to-head and form
South Africa and Canada have met rarely at senior men's international level. South Africa qualified for the 2026 World Cup through CAF, while Canada qualified automatically as one of the three host nations alongside the United States and Mexico.
Canada reached the 2022 World Cup in Qatar — their first appearance since 1986 — and have been building a competitive squad around players based in European leagues. South Africa's qualification is a significant return to the World Cup for Bafana Bafana, who last appeared at the tournament in 2010 when they hosted it.
For current squad news and form, the FIFA and respective national federation websites carry the most up-to-date information ahead of the tournament.






