Bafana Bafana Kick-off Countdown | Views from fan zones & audience

South Africa face Canada in a second round clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tonight, 28 June, in Los Angeles. The co-hosts are favourites on paper, ranked 32th in the world compared to South Africa’s 54th, but Bafana Bafana have already shown they can rise to the occasion after upsetting higher-ranked Korea Republic in the group stage.

This is South Africa’s first knockout appearance in four World Cup tournaments, driving huge interest and expectation back home.

SABC News is on the ground with multiple teams across watch parties and public viewing areas, with live crossings to fan zones and a live studio audience.

Which brings us today's topic: What do Bafana Bafana need to do to secure a place in the next round?

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