South Africa's Bafana Bafana Poised to Upset Canada Despite Home Edge

Bafana Bafana will face Canada in Inglewood, hoping to capitalize on the home crowd to unsettle their opponents. Captain Aubrey Modiba stresses his squad's superior fitness and tactical discipline while acknowledging Canada's defensive threat.

Pre‑match training has focused on rapid transitions and set‑piece execution. An upset in the round of 32 could reshape the tournament's trajectory.