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The 2026 World Cup knockout rounds are finally here, following two weeks of exciting — and sometimes unpredictable – soccer action. That excitement now continues as qualifying teams now face each other in single elimination games.

Today, June 28, features just one game: South Africa play co-hosts Canada for a spot in the last 16. Here's everything you need to know to watch live today.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 28

• Round of 32: South Africa vs. Canada (Los Angeles Stadium) — kickoff at 3 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games today

Watch South Africa vs. Canada

South Africa made it through to the knockouts with a last ditch win against South Korea, finishing second in Group A. Now they face Group B runners-up Canada. The Canadians will see this as a winnable fixture and will back themselves to reach the next round. South Africa would almost certainly say the same thing.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

More live streaming options

Live TV cable replacement

Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You'll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:

• YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months

• Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month

• Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month

Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.