South Africa vs. Canada odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

A spot in the World Cup Round of 16 will be on the line when South Africa meet Canada as the knockout stage begins on Sunday. South Africa finished second in Group A, behind Mexico, while Canada were second in Group B, behind Switzerland. South Africa are coming off a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday, after a 1-1 draw with Czech Republic on June 18 and a 2-0 loss to Mexico on June 11. Canada, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, after a 6-0 win over Qatar on June 18 and a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12. Both sides are in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.

Kickoff for South Africa vs. Canada is 3 p.m. ET from Inglewood, Calif. The latest South Africa vs. Canada odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Canada at -140 (risk $140 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with South Africa at +450 and a draw at +250. Canada are -310 to advance, while South Africa are +245. The over/under for total goals is 2.5.

Before locking in any South Africa vs. Canada picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. He's also on a 9-5 roll on World Cup picks. Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Green has turned his attention to South Africa vs. Canada in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green's South Africa vs. Canada predictions: He is leaning Under on total goals (2.5).

Green has also found a critical x-factor and locked in a pair of best bets, including one being plus-money!

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