Round of 32 kicks off with Canada vs South Africa
The first knockout match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place this evening as Canada meets South Africa at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The round of 32 clash marks the beginning of the elimination phase following the conclusion of the group stage.
Kick-off time and location
The match is scheduled to start at 8pm BST on Sunday, June 28. For viewers in the Eastern Time zone, kick-off is at 3pm ET, while fans on the US West Coast can watch from 12pm PT. The game will be held at the Los Angeles Stadium, commonly known as SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California. This venue means that co-host nation Canada will play on neutral ground in the United States rather than on home soil.
UK TV coverage and live stream
British viewers can watch the game live on free-to-air television via ITV1 and STV. Coverage begins at 7.15pm BST, providing 45 minutes of pre-match analysis and interviews. Fans who prefer online streaming can watch through the ITVX app and website, or via the STV Player for those based in Scotland.
US viewing options
Viewers in the United States can catch the English-language broadcast on FOX. For Spanish-language coverage, the match will be broadcast live on Telemundo. Both channels are available to stream on platforms such as Peacock, Fubo, and Sling TV.
