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Canada vs Morocco Competition – 2026 World Cup Stadium: NRG Stadium Date: 4th July 2026 Kick-off time – 18:00 GMT
Saturday evening at NRG Stadium sees Canada face Morocco in what promises to be one of the more intriguing Round of 16 matchups of this World Cup. The host nation, buoyed by a passionate home crowd throughout the group stage, now face a Moroccan side that has been one of the most consistent performers in the tournament and arrive as the stronger outfit on current form.
Canada finished second in Group B with four points, their campaign defined by a mixture of brilliance and vulnerability. Their most recent outing was a composed 1-0 win away to South Africa in the Round of 32, a result that sent them through to this last-16 tie. Prior to that, they suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Switzerland — their only loss of the group stage. Before that, they had produced their standout performance of the tournament, thrashing Qatar 6-0 at home in a result that briefly made them look like genuine contenders. Earlier in this run, a home draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina and a friendly draw with Ireland suggested their consistency was a work in progress. Canada are capable of explosiveness going forward — David, Eustaquio, and Buchanan give them genuine quality in the final third — but they have shown they can be exposed defensively when opponents press them high.
Morocco, finishing second in Group C with seven points, are one of the form teams at this tournament. Their most recent outing came in a penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in the Round of 32, a result that announced their knockout credentials to anyone still doubting them. Prior to that, they had beaten Haiti 4-2 at home in a free-scoring display. Before that, a 1-0 win away to Scotland kept their group campaign on track. Earlier in this run, a draw away to Brazil and a pre-tournament draw at home to Norway hinted at their defensive organisation and ability to grind results against top opposition. The Atlas Lions have Hakimi and Mazraoui providing menace from full-back, Ounahi controlling the tempo in midfield, and Brahim Díaz capable of unlocking defences in the attacking third.
The head-to-head record firmly favours Morocco, who have won both previous meetings between these sides. Most recently, Morocco won away in Canada 2-1 in a World Cup group stage fixture in December 2022. In the only other known meeting, Morocco beat Canada 4-0 at home in a friendly in October 2016.
Canada will need to control the tempo from the outset and limit Morocco’s ability to transition quickly. The Atlas Lions are at their most dangerous in transition and from set pieces, and Canada’s full-backs will need to be disciplined against the width provided by Hakimi and Mazraoui. If Canada can press effectively and force errors in Morocco’s build-up, they have the attacking quality to cause problems. If Morocco are allowed to settle into their rhythm, they could be difficult to stop.
In the UK, the match is live on BBC Radio 5 Live. In Canada, viewers can watch on TSN+, TSN1, TSN4, CTV and Crave. In Morocco, the game is available on Arryadia, Al Aoula, Tamazight TV and Arryadia TNT. In the United States, it is live on FOX Network and fuboTV.
Possible Lineups
Canada (4-4-2) Crépeau, Johnston, Buchanan, Bombito, Saliba, Cornelius, Eustaquio, Oluwaseyi, David, Laryea, Millar
Morocco (4-2-3-1) Bono, Mazraoui, El Khannouss, El Aynaoui, Riad, Ounahi, Saibari, Diop, Bouaddi, Hakimi, Brahim Díaz
Group B — Final Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
Canada — Last 5 Matches
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | South Africa | 0–1 | Canada | World Cup | 28/06/26 |
| ❌ | Switzerland | 2–1 | Canada | World Cup | 24/06/26 |
| ✅ | Canada | 6–0 | Qatar | World Cup | 18/06/26 |
| 🤝 | Canada | 1–1 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | World Cup | 12/06/26 |
| 🤝 | Canada | 1–1 | Ireland | Friendly | 06/06/26 |
Group C — Final Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
Morocco — Last 5 Matches
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | Netherlands | 1–1 (pen) | Morocco | World Cup | 30/06/26 |
| ✅ | Morocco | 4–2 | Haiti | World Cup | 24/06/26 |
| ✅ | Scotland | 0–1 | Morocco | World Cup | 19/06/26 |
| 🤝 | Brazil | 1–1 | Morocco | World Cup | 13/06/26 |
| 🤝 | Morocco | 1–1 | Norway | Friendly | 07/06/26 |
Head-to-Head
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1–2 | Morocco | World Cup | 01/12/22 |
| Morocco | 4–0 | Canada | Friendly | 11/10/16 |
TV Listings / Streaming
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | BBC Radio 5 Live |
| Canada | TSN+, TSN1, TSN4, RDS, CTV, Crave |
| Morocco | Arryadia, Al Aoula, Tamazight TV, Arryadia TNT |
| USA | FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo |
| France | M6, beIN Sports 1, M6+, beIN SPORTS CONNECT |
| Germany | MagentaTV |
| Spain | DAZN Spain, DAZN Mundial |
| Brazil | Disney+ Premium Brazil, CazéTV |
| Italy | DAZN Italia |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand |
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