World Cup Best Player Prop Picks, Odds, Predictions for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The 2026 World Cup group stage has officially concluded. With the Round of 32 set, let’s take a look at the best player prop picks and predictions for the knockout stage’s opening matches.
After opening the World Cup against co-hosts Mexico on June 11, South Africa now faces the other co-hosts, Canada, in the Round of 32 in California. South Africa vs. Canada is the lone match on Sunday, June 28, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Here are the best player props for Sunday, June 28. Make sure to check out our World Cup match trends page for daily odds, insights, and betting data for each game.
Sunday’s Best 2026 World Cup Player Props
- Nathan-Dylan Saliba (Canada) – Over 1.5 Shots
- Ronwen Williams (South Africa) – Over 3.5 Saves
- Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) –Over 2.5 Tackles
Nathan-Dylan Saliba (Canada) – Over 1.5 Shots (+110)
Nathan-Dylan Saliba has taken on an increased role for Canada following the unfortunate injury to Ismaël Koné. Despite not playing in Canada’s first match and coming on as a substitute in the second, Saliba still ranks second on the squad in goal contributions with 3 G/A so far.
The 22-year-old midfielder has registered three total shots across 123 combined minutes of game time. With Koné now out for the remainder of the tournament, expect the RSC Anderlecht star to grow into an even bigger role as his confidence builds. Saliba is also one of Canada’s primary free-kick takers, which could add to his shot total if given the opportunity to strike from distance.
Ronwen Williams (South Africa) – Over 3.5 Saves
After a difficult World Cup opener against Mexico, Ronwen Williams has bounced back with two solid performances heading into the Round of 32. The South African keeper is averaging just two saves per match, but now faces a Canadian side that looked dangerous throughout the group stage.
Opposing goalkeepers averaged just under four saves per match against Canada during group play, with Jesse Marsch’s side averaging seven shots on target per game. If Canada attacks with the same intensity as they showed in the group stage, Williams is in for a busy afternoon and should reach at least four saves on Sunday.
Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) – Over 2.5 Tackles
Aubrey Modiba has been South Africa’s standout defender, playing primarily at left back during the group stage. The 30-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns star leads the team with 3.3 tackles per game, finishing with three or more in two of their three group stage matches.
With Canada’s 4-4-2 formation channeling most of the attack through their two strikers, Modiba and South Africa’s defense should have plenty of opportunities to tackle in and around their own penalty area. The three other Group B sides averaged 17.3 tackles per match against Canada during group play.
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