2026 World Cup Odds: Canada Favored Over South Africa

In a historic moment for Canadian soccer, the men's national team qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time. Canada entered its final group match against Switzerland on June 3, 2026, needing at least a win or a draw to secure the top spot in Group B. However, after an early second-half collapse that saw them concede two goals, Canada lost 2-1, resulting in their second-place finish in the group behind Switzerland.

Following this result, Canada’s team will travel to Los Angeles for a Round of 32 matchup against South Africa on Sunday. The opening betting odds for the game have been released by FanDuel Sportsbook. Here’s a look at the odds ahead of the anticipated clash:

Moneyline
Canada: -145 (bet $10 to win $13.03 total)
South Africa: +460 (bet $10 to win $56 total)
Draw: +260 (bet $10 to win $36 total)

To Advance
Canada: -330 (bet $10 to win $12.17 total)
South Africa: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)

If Canada wins, they will proceed to face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco match in the following Round of 16. Canada’s status as a competitive team is noteworthy, especially after achieving a fourth-place finish at the 2024 Copa América and securing their first-ever men’s World Cup victory prior to this tournament.

Historically, Canada has participated in the World Cup three times — in 1986, 2022, and now 2026. After a disappointing return to the international stage in 2022, where they were eliminated in the group stage with a record of 0-0-3, the momentum has shifted positively for Les Rouges this year.