Football predictions for 28 Jun 2026: World Cup 2026 Round of 32 analysis and today's football schedule.
On 28 June 2026, the key football prediction is the opening match of the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, after all 12 group stages concluded. This is the only match taking place tonight Thai time, between South Africa and Canada. Let's follow the match analysis and preview.
- World Cup 2026 Round of 32 / Kickoff at 02:00 (early morning on 29 June Thai time)
South Africa reached the knockout stage for the first time in their fourth World Cup appearance. Although they lost their opening match 0-2 to co-host Mexico, they bounced back with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic and a 1-0 win over South Korea. This was their first victory in eight matches this year (3 losses, 4 draws). Teboho Mokoena, who scored the penalty equalizer against Czech Republic, returns from suspension to join Thapelo Maseko, who scored the winning goal against South Korea, Oswin Appollis, and Evidence Makhgopa, who are expected to hold their starting positions.
Canada also advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their third World Cup appearance, after drawing 1-1 with Bosnia, thrashing Qatar 6-0, and losing 1-2 to Switzerland, ending a 9-match unbeaten streak. They finished second in Group B. This match offers a rematch against South Africa, whom they lost to 0-2 in a 2007 friendly. Team updates: Stephen Eustáquio and Alfie Jones are awaiting fitness checks after losing Ismael Koné to a broken leg. Captain Alphonso Davies may return fit as a substitute. The attack is led by Jonathan David, who scored 3 goals, along with Kyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, and Nathan Saliba. As co-hosts, Canada may still push hard to advance.
Match Preview Prediction: Canada narrowly advances to the Round of 16