This is a massive, historic winner-takes-all scenario at SoFi Stadium, with both teams competing in a World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Canada enters as a clear moneyline favorite at 7-10 (-143), driven by their elite European star power and the emotional lift of competing on North American soil. Jesse Marsch’s team possesses immense cutting-edge depth with Lille striker Jonathan David, who has netted three goals at this tournament and stands as Canada's all-time top scorer with 39 goals. Crucially, inspirational captain Alphonso Davies is back in training following a hamstring tweak, giving the Canucks a colossal physical flank overlay advantage. South Africa under manager Ntseki navigated a highly compact group path, recovering from a loss to Mexico to tie the Czechs and edge South Korea 1-0. While Bafana Bafana get midfield shield Teboho Mokoena back from a caution ban, veteran creator Themba Zwane remains suspended. Goal.com indicates that South Africa's deep block can push the tie toward a low-scoring stalemate, but Canada’s quality wide distributions will ultimately break the wall. Our pick: Canada wins a hard-fought 2-1 battle.