Still, Canada began on the front foot, racking up chances against South Africa's low block.In the 22nd minute, a pinpoint Eustáquio free-kick found teammate Derek Cornelius wide open on the six-yard line But in a frenetic period just before half-time, Canada came agonisingly close.From a corner, Canadian Moïse Bombito's header was cleared off the line before Tajon Buchanan's follow-up shot was blocked by goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.Moments later, South Africa's Khuliso Mudau crashed into Canada's Richie Laryea, but his penalty appeals were waved away.That enraged a heavily Canadian crowd, and the jeers grew louder after half-time as South Africa were content to exchange deep passes under little pressure while the clock ticked down.Just past the hour mark, Canada came close again.Substitute Niko Sigur slid a through ball to Tani Oluwaseyi, whose shot was well-saved by the goalkeeper and looped up toward Jonathan David — but South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi just got there first and cleared brilliantly.- All the FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage on our World Cup page- How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on SBS- Watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at our On Demand hub- How to favourite your FIFA World Cup 2026 team and never miss a single moment of the actionIn the 75th minute, Davies finally appeared, to a huge roar, and made an immediate impact.From the left wing, Davies found David, who laid the ball to fellow striker — and no relation — Promise David, but his shot went wide.Moments later, Davies found Jonathan David again