On July 4, 2026, Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 of the World Cup 2026. This match will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, with kickoff scheduled for noon local time, 1 PM Eastern, and 6 PM UK time. This encounter is a repeat of their group stage meeting in 2022, where Morocco triumphed 2-1 en route to the semi-finals. Under the guidance of Jesse Marsch, Canada advanced to the knockout stage after a gradual improvement in performance. They began with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, followed by a historic 6-0 victory over Qatar, marking the nation’s first World Cup win. Despite a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, they secured their spot in the Round of 16. Canada then achieved their first-ever knockout stage win by defeating South Africa 1-0, with Stephen Eustaquio netting a dramatic winner in injury time. Morocco's journey was more challenging. They finished second in Group C, trailing Brazil on goal difference. Their group stage included a 1-1 draw against Brazil, a narrow 1-0 win over Scotland, and a 4-2 victory against Haiti. In the Round of 32, they faced the Netherlands, where they equalized late in the match after Cody Gakpo's opening goal. The game ended 1-1 after extra time, leading to penalties, where goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made crucial saves, helping Morocco secure a 3-2 victory. In terms of team news, Canada benefits from the return of captain Alphonso Davies, who had been sidelined with a hamstring injury. He made his comeback from the bench against South Africa and is now fully fit. Jonathan David continues to be a key player in attack, supported by Cyle Larin, who has also scored. For Morocco, captain Achraf Hakimi has recovered from a hamstring issue sustained in April and is ready to contribute from the right-back position in Mohamed Ouahbi’s 4-3-3 formation. Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid adds creativity to their midfield. An...