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Bafana Bafana have a golden opportunity in Los Angeles as they battle Canada for a place in the Round of 16
South Africahave a golden opportunity at the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking on co-hosts Canada this Sunday in the Round of 32 at Los Angeles Stadium
With a chance to make history, here’s the lineup Belgian head coach Hugo Broos is expected to field
THE NAMES
Ahead of the biggest match in the nation’s football history—having reached the knockout stage for the first time in four FIFA World Cup appearances—South Africa are expected to rely on their strongest available squad
Ronwen Williams is set to start in goal. After a difficult tournament opener against Mexico at Estadio Azteca, the captain has bounced back impressively, producing six saves and consecutive clean sheets against the Czech Republic and South Korea to help guide Bafana Bafana into the knockout rounds
Broos is expected to stick with a 4-3-3 formation. The back four should feature center-backs Ime Okon and Mbekezeli Mbokazi, flanked by full-backs Aubrey Modiba and Khuliso Mudau
In midfield, Thalente Mbatha, Sphephelo Sithole, and Teboho Mokoena are projected to start, with Mokoena returning after serving a suspension against South Korea
Leading the attack are expected to be Thapelo Maseko, Oswin Appollis, and Iqraam Rayners
Compared to the victory in Monterrey, Relebohile Ratomo and Evidence Makgopa are expected to drop to the bench, making way for Mokoena and Rayners, respectively
MORE DETAILS
The only notable absentee remains Themba Zwane, who is serving the second match of a three-game suspension following his red card against Mexico
One of the tournament’s biggest surprise packages, South Africa will believe they have a genuine chance to upset Canada and continue their remarkable run. Should they advance, they would face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco matchup in the Round of 16
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