Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Canada Meets South Africa in R32, Davies Fit

6/27/2026

26 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Canada vs South Africa

Canada, ranked No. 31, will meet South Africa, ranked No. 60, in the Round of 32 on Sunday.
Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia, won 6-0 over Qatar, and lost 2-1 to Switzerland.
South Africa lost 2-0 to Mexico, drew 1-1 with Czechia, and beat South Korea 1-0.
Coach Jesse Marsch says Alphonso Davies will be ready Sunday, giving Canada six days before its July 4 Round of 16 match.

Summary

Marsch Decoy

Coach Jesse Marsch said he listed Davies as a decoy to fool Switzerland.
He warned that Davies’ minutes will be capped if he appears against South Africa.
Stephen Eustáquio missed the Swiss match because of a reported muscle injury.
Alistair Johnston said staff keep fitness cards close to the chest as Davies trains privately with specialist Matthias Blankenburg out of media view.

1 of 2

Canada vs South Africa

Canada, ranked No. 31, will meet South Africa, ranked No. 60, in the Round of 32 on Sunday.
Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia, won 6-0 over Qatar, and lost 2-1 to Switzerland.
South Africa lost 2-0 to Mexico, drew 1-1 with Czechia, and beat South Korea 1-0.
Coach Jesse Marsch says Alphonso Davies will be ready Sunday, giving Canada six days before its July 4 Round of 16 match.

1 / 2