World Cup 2026: Canada vs. South Africa in the round of 16

The 2026 World Cup is entering the knockout phase, and the first match of the round of 16 will take place tonight at 9 p.m. Polish time. Canada, one of the tournament hosts, and the South African team will face each other at Los Angeles Stadium. Canada's coach, Jesse Marsch, chose the excellent striker Jonathan David from Juventus, who has been one of his team's leading players at the World Cup so far. The decision to have Alphonso Davies start the match on the bench is a surprise. Here are the official lineups of both teams:  **South Africa (4-2-3-1):** - Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams - Defense: Khuliso, Okon, Mbekezeli, Aubrey - Help: Mokoena, Sithole - Attacking midfielders: Maseko, Mofokeng, Appollis - Attacker: Makgopa - Coach: Hugo Broos **Canada (4-4-2):** - Goalkeeper: Crepeau - Defense: Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Laryea - Midfield: Buchanan, Saliba, Estaquio, Millar - Attack: David, Oluwaseyi - Coach: Jesse Marsch It promises to be an exciting clash in which Canada will want to use the advantage of their home field and the support of the fans to advance to the next round. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Eustaquio Menangkan Canada atas Sudafrica di Piala Dunia 2026](https://bolanesiasports.com/id/news/eustaquio-menangkan-kanada-atas-sudafrica-di-piala-dunia-2026) 2. [2026 World Cup](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/ket-qua-world-cup-ban-thang-muon-cua-stephen-eustaquio-ua-canada-vao-vong-16-oi-sau-chien-thang-1-0-truoc-nam-phi)