The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

3 p.m.

Canada and South Africa have kicked off their round-of-32 matchup in Los Angeles.

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2:45 p.m.

With 15 minutes to go before kickoff, Canada fans strongly outnumbered South Africa fans inside Los Angeles stadium. Red jerseys and Maple Leafs could be spotted in several sections throughout the 70,000-capactiy venue. Pockets of bright-yellow South Africa jerseys could also be seen, alongside the uniforms of many other nations, including Mexico and South Korea.

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2:10 p.m.

A smattering of cheers rained down as Canada took the field for pre-game warmups. A sizable contingent of Canadian fans slowly took over the section behind the country’s goal, stretching up four different levels of the stadium.

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1:40 p.m.

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has tweaked his starting lineup. Defender Moïse Bombito is set to make his first start of the tournament and winger Tajon Buchanan has been moved up to the attack with strikers Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi. Strikers Cyle Larin and Promise David, and captain Alphonso Davies are all available off the bench.

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1:30 p.m.

Players from both teams took the field at Los Angeles Stadium. The South Africans donned white hooded warm-up jackets and pants while the Canadians wore black hoodies or t-shirts and shorts. Many of the athletes used their phones to capture the vast stadium’s atmosphere.

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1 p.m.

Fans are filtering into Los Angeles Stadium ahead of Canada’s round-of-32 game against South Africa. There were several Canada jerseys in the stands and at least one Canadian flag two hours before kickoff.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 28, 2026.

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

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