Canada 0-3 Morocco: Morocco wins.
Canada and Morocco face off in a knockout match at the 2026 World Cup, where a small mistake could end their journey. Morocco is in more impressive form and won their last encounter.
- 0'The match has started.
Canada is hosting Morocco. - 20'Yellow card
20th minute: R. Halhal (Morocco) receives a yellow card (Roughing). - 22'Substitution
22nd minute (Morocco): S. Rahimi comes on to replace I. Saibari. - 26'Battle situation
Possession: Canada 39% - 61% Morocco, shots 4 - 0 (2 on target), corners 4 - 0; offsides 0 - 1, fouls 7 - 2, saves 0 - 2. - 39'Battle situation
Possession: Canada 39% - 61% Morocco, shots 4 - 1 (2 - 1 on target), corners 5 - 0; offsides 0 - 2, fouls 10 - 2, saves 1 - 2. - 40'Yellow card
40th minute: A. Hakimi (Morocco) receives a yellow card (Unsportsmanlike conduct). - 40'Yellow card
40th minute: R. Laryea (Canada) receives a yellow card (Unsportsmanlike conduct). - 43'Yellow card
43rd minute: J. David (Canada) receives a yellow card (Holding). - 45'Yellow card
45th minute: A. Ounahi (Morocco) receives a yellow card (Tripping). - 45+6'Yellow card
45+6th minute: B. El Khannouss (Morocco) receives a yellow card (Roughing). - 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0. - 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun. - 49'Yellow card
49th minute: L. De Fougerolles (Canada) receives a yellow card (Tripping). - 50'GOAL! Morocco (0-1)
50th minute:A. Ounahi(Morocco) scored (assist: A. Hakimi). Score: 0 - 1. - 52'Battle situation
Possession: Canada 33% - 67% Morocco, shots 5 - 2 (on target 2 - 2), corners 6 - 0; offsides 0 - 2, fouls 16 - 6, saves 1 - 2. - 63'Substitution
63rd minute (Morocco): S. Amrabat comes on to replace A. Bouaddi. - 63'Substitution
63rd minute (Morocco): C. Talbi comes on to replace B. El Khannouss. - 63'Substitution
63rd minute (Canada): C. Larin comes on to replace T. Oluwaseyi. - 64'Battle situation
Possession: Canada 39% - 61% Morocco, shots 5 - 2 (on target 2 - 2), corners 7 - 1; offsides 1 - 3, fouls 17 - 7, saves 1 - 2. - 67'Yellow card
67th minute: C. Larin (Canada) receives a yellow card (Foul). - 76'Battle situation
Possession: Canada 37% - 63% Morocco, shots 5 - 2 (on target 2 - 2), corners 7 - 1; offsides 2 - 3, fouls 19 - 7, saves 1 - 2. - 78'Substitution
78th minute (Canada): P. David comes on to replace A. Ahmed. - 79'Substitution
79th minute (Canada): J. Shaffelburg comes on as a substitute for R. Laryea. - 82'GOAL! Morocco (0-2)
82nd minute:A. Ounahi(Morocco) scored (assist: B. Diaz). Score: 0 - 2. - 87'Substitution
87th minute (Morocco): M. Saadane comes on to replace I. Diop. - 87'Substitution
87th minute (Morocco): S. El Mourabet comes on to replace A. Ounahi. - 87'Substitution
87th minute (Canada): J. Nelson comes on to replace T. Buchanan. - 87'Substitution
87th minute (Canada): J. Osorio comes on to replace N. Sigur. - 88'Morocco dominates the game.
Possession: Canada 40% - 60% Morocco, shots 7 - 3 (on target 3 - 3), corners 8 - 1; offsides 2 - 3, fouls 20 - 10, saves 1 - 3. - 90+8'GOAL! Morocco (0-3)
90+8th minute:S. Rahimi(Morocco) scored (assist: B. Diaz). Score: 0 - 3. - KTFinal score: Canada 0-3 Morocco
The match ended with a score of 0-3.
Updated at 02:05 on 05/07/2026
Team lineup updated at 23:20 on 04/07/2026
Official lineup
Canada
Diagram: 4-4-2
CoachJesse Marsch
Starting lineup:
- 16. Maxime Crepeau (G)
- 2. Alistair Johnston (D)
- 4. Luc De Fougerolles (D)
- 15. Moise Bombito (D)
- 22. Richie Laryea (D)
- 17. Tajon Buchanan (M)
- 23. Niko Sigur (M)
- 7. Stephen Eustaquio (M)
- 20. Ali Ahmed (M)
- 10. Jonathan David (F)
- 12. Tani Oluwaseyi (F)
Substitutes:
- 18. Owen Goodman
- 1. Dayne St. Clair
- 5. Joel Waterman
- 19. Alphonso Davies
- 3. Alfie Jones
- 13. Derek Cornelius
- 21. Jonathan Osorio
- 6. Mathieu Choinière
- 14. Jacob Shaffelburg
- 25. Nathan-Dylan Saliba
- 11. Liam Millar
- 24. Promise David
- 9. Cyle Larin
- 26. Jayden Nelson
Moroccan
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachMohamed Ouahbi
Starting lineup:
- 1. Yassine Bounou (G)
- 2. Achraf Hakimi (D)
- 14. Issa Diop (D)
- 25. Redouane Halhal (D)
- 3. Noussair Mazraoui (D)
- 6. Ayyoub Bouaddi (M)
- 24. Neil El Aynaoui (M)
- 10. Brahim Díaz (M)
- 8. Azzedine Onahi (M)
- 23. Bilal El Khannouss (M)
- 11. Ismael Saibari (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Munir El Kajoui
- 22. Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
- 26. Anass Salah-Eddine
- 5. Marwane Saadane
- 13. Zakaria El Ouahdi
- 19. Youssef Belammari
- 18. Chadi Riad
- 17. Amine Sbai
- 4. Sofyan Amrabat
- 15. Samir El Mourabet
- 7. Chemsdine Talbi
- 16. Gessime Yassine
- 20. Ayoub El Kaabi
- 9. Soufiane Rahimi
- 21. Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab
There's no turning back in this match.
On the night of July 4th to 5th, 2026, NRG Stadium will witness one of the most intense matches of the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup as Canada takes on Morocco. This is a knockout match — win means the dream continues, lose means home. There is no room for calculation or mistakes.
For Canada, this is a historic opportunity for the home team to prove they deserve to be on the biggest stage on the planet. For Morocco, this is a chance for the Atlas Lions to continue writing the fairytale story they began at the 2022 World Cup.
The form of both teams before kick-off.
Looking at their recent form, Morocco are clearly in better shape. In their last four matches, the North African team have secured three wins and only one draw — a run of results that shows considerable stability and confidence ahead of this crucial game.
Canada, on the other hand, is experiencing more inconsistent form. In their last four matches, the home team recorded one win, one draw, and two losses — a less than ideal record heading into the knockout stage.
The history of confrontations favors Morocco.
In their most recent encounter, Morocco emerged victorious. While there's only been one meeting in their head-to-head history, that result somewhat reflects the relative strength of the two teams — and currently, Morocco is in a position of being the favored side.
Analyzing the match trends
Morocco enters this match with better morale and form, along with the advantage from their head-to-head history. Their tightly organized play, disciplined defense combined with sharp counter-attacks—a trademark of the North African team—could be an effective weapon against a Canada side seeking to regain stability.
Overall, Morocco is the slightly stronger contender to advance, but football — especially World Cup knockout football — is always unpredictable.
Head-to-head history (last 5 matches)
- December 1, 2022: Canada 1 - Morocco 2
Canada's recent form
- June 29, 2026: South Africa 0-1 Canada (Winner)
- June 25, 2026: Switzerland 2-1 Canada (Loss)
- June 19, 2026: Canada 6-0 Qatar (Winner)
- June 13, 2026: Canada 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina (Draw)
- June 6, 2026: Canada 1-1 Rep. Of Ireland (Draw)
Morocco's recent form
- June 30, 2026: Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Draw)
- June 25, 2026: Morocco 4-2 Haiti (Winner)
- June 20, 2026: Scotland 0-1 Morocco (Win)
- June 14, 2026: Brazil 1-1 Morocco (Draw)
- 08/06/2026: Morocco 1-1 Norway (Draw)
Rankings
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 4 | WLWD |
Team form and statistics
Canada (Host)
Form in the last 5 matches:DWLW
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 4
- Wins: 2
- Draw: 1
- Loss: 1
Goal:
- Scored: 9 goals (Average: 2.3 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 3 (Average: 0.8 goals/match)
Morocco (Guest)
Form in the last 5 matches:DWWW
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 4
- Wins: 3 (2 away)
- Draw: 1 (1 away game)
- Losses: 0 (0 away games)
Goal:
- Scored: 8 goals (Average: 2.0 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 4 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
Force situation
Canada
- I. Koné: Fracture Of Lower Leg (Missing Fixture)
Morocco:No injury information available.
Predicted lineup
Canada
Diagram: 4-4-2
CoachJesse Marsch
Starting lineup:
- 16. Maxime Crepeau (G)
- 2. Alistair Johnston (D)
- 4. Luc De Fougerolles (D)
- 15. Moise Bombito (D)
- 22. Richie Laryea (D)
- 17. Tajon Buchanan (M)
- 23. Niko Sigur (M)
- 7. Stephen Eustaquio (M)
- 20. Ali Ahmed (M)
- 10. Jonathan David (F)
- 12. Tani Oluwaseyi (F)
Substitutes:
- 18. Owen Goodman
- 1. Dayne St. Clair
- 5. Joel Waterman
- 19. Alphonso Davies
- 3. Alfie Jones
- 13. Derek Cornelius
- 21. Jonathan Osorio
- 6. Mathieu Choinière
- 14. Jacob Shaffelburg
- 25. Nathan-Dylan Saliba
- 11. Liam Millar
- 24. Promise David
- 9. Cyle Larin
- 26. Jayden Nelson
Oregon
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachMohamed Ouahbi
Starting lineup:
- 1. Yassine Bounou (G)
- 2. Achraf Hakimi (D)
- 14. Issa Diop (D)
- 25. Redouane Halhal (D)
- 3. Noussair Mazraoui (D)
- 6. Ayyoub Bouaddi (M)
- 24. Neil El Aynaoui (M)
- 10. Brahim Díaz (M)
- 8. Azzedine Onahi (M)
- 23. Bilal El Khannouss (M)
- 11. Ismael Saibari (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Munir El Kajoui
- 22. Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
- 26. Anass Salah-Eddine
- 5. Marwane Saadane
- 13. Zakaria El Ouahdi
- 19. Youssef Belammari
- 18. Chadi Riad
- 17. Amine Sbai
- 4. Sofyan Amrabat
- 15. Samir El Mourabet
- 7. Chemsdine Talbi
- 16. Gessime Yassine
- 20. Ayoub El Kaabi
- 9. Soufiane Rahimi
- 21. Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab
Predictions and odds
Predicted winner:Oregon
Win or draw
Predicted odds:
- Home team wins: 10%
- Draw: 45%
- Guest wins: 45%
Predicted number of goals:
- Home team: -2.5 goals
- Guests: -2.5 tables
Advice:Double chance : draw or Morocco
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
