Canada - Morocco: score, highlights and statistics

On Saturday, 4 July 2026, NRG Stadium in Houston hosts a historic Round of 16 clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Canada, making their first-ever appearance at the knockout stage of a men's World Cup, take on Morocco, who edged the Netherlands on penalties to reach the last 16. Canada's Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning 92nd-minute winner against South Africa in the Round of 32, while Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the decisive hero against the Dutch. The only previous World Cup meeting between these sides ended 2-1 to Morocco, back in Qatar in 2022.

Match Info: Canada vs Morocco

The match kicks off on Saturday, 4 July 2026, at 6:00 p.m. BST (1:00 p.m. local Houston time) at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where to Watch Canada vs Morocco?

Viewers in the United States can watch Canada face Morocco on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming options available via Fubo TV, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. Radio listeners in the US can follow the action on Futbol de Primera Radio and SiriusXM FC.

Fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland can follow the meeting on BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport Radio UK, while Irish viewers also have RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player at their disposal. Canada's own broadcasters are airing the match on TSN1, TSN4, CTV, and RDS, with online access via TSN+ and RDS.ca.

Elsewhere around the world, Morocco's national broadcaster Arryadia carries the match for Moroccan audiences, while German fans can tune in on MagentaTV. In Australia, SBS TV and SBS On Demand have the game covered, and in the Netherlands, NPO 1 carries the broadcast. France has options across M6 and beIN Sports 1, plus M6+ and beIN SPORTS CONNECT F.R. online. Across Africa, DStv Now provides access for fans in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and many other countries.

Match between Canada and Morocco - Preview

Canada's first-ever knockout-stage appearance at a men's World Cup collides with a Morocco side that has now eliminated top-ranked nations across consecutive World Cups - making this one of the most compelling Round of 16 fixtures of 2026.

Canada arrive in Houston on the crest of a historic wave. Stephen Eustáquio's composed finish in the 92nd minute against South Africa sent the Canadian nation into raptures and marked the first time the Maple Leaf has ever won a knockout tie at a men's World Cup. The performance was not always dominant - South Africa pushed hard and resisted for over 90 minutes - but it revealed a resilience that bodes well for what lies ahead. Star winger Alphonso Davies made his first tournament appearance in that match, having missed the group stage, and his availability adds a significant dimension to Canada's attacking threat.

Morocco, meanwhile, have silenced doubters with a run that blended tactical discipline and big-moment quality. After an impressive group stage - which included holding Brazil to a 1-1 draw, beating Scotland 1-0, and seeing off Haiti 4-2 - the Atlas Lions faced the Netherlands in the Round of 32. Gakpo gave the Dutch the lead in the 72nd minute, but Issa Diop equalised deep into stoppage time. In the penalty shootout, Bounou saved Summerville's effort and Ismael Saibari netted the decisive kick as Morocco triumphed 3-2 on penalties, confirming that they have both the defensive solidity and the mental strength to go deep in this tournament.

Head-to-Head: Canada vs Morocco

Morocco have never lost to Canada in 4 meetings across nearly four decades - and that unbeaten head-to-head dominance will weigh on both camps as they prepare for this high-stakes encounter in Houston.

Here is the full record of direct matches between Canada and Morocco:

• 24 October 1984 - International Friendly - Morocco 3:2 Canada
• 1 June 1994 - International Friendly - Canada 1:1 Morocco
• 11 October 2016 - International Friendly - Morocco 4:0 Canada
• 1 December 2022 - FIFA World Cup - Canada 1:2 Morocco

Canada - Recent Form

Canada head into the Round of 16 having won 1, drawn 2, and lost 2 of their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals - a record that understates the momentum this side has built throughout the tournament.

The group stage brought a staggering 6-0 demolition of Qatar, Canada's largest-ever World Cup winning margin. A 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the tournament opener was followed by the Qatar rout, before a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland showed the team is not invulnerable. Pre-tournament friendlies against the Republic of Ireland (1-1) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (1-1) provided consistent preparation without major alarms.

The defining chapter, however, was the Round of 32 against South Africa. With the clock deep into added time and the score goalless, Eustáquio received a cross, controlled it with his chest, let it drop, and rifled a perfect finish into the bottom corner. It was a moment of technical brilliance from a player who embodies the composure Canada will need to trouble Morocco's disciplined backline.

Morocco - Recent Form

Morocco enter the Round of 16 unbeaten in all 5 of their most recent matches - 2 wins and 3 draws - having scored 8 goals and conceded just 3, placing them among the tournament's most defensively reliable units.

Their Group C campaign alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti demonstrated Morocco's quality across the board. A 1-1 draw with Brazil highlighted the team's capacity to compete at the highest level. A controlled 1-0 victory over Scotland followed, and then an emphatic 4-2 win over Haiti rounded off the group stage with clinical efficiency - a varied set of results that highlighted a squad capable of adapting its game to any opponent.

The Round of 32 against the Netherlands was the true test of Morocco's character. Trailing after Gakpo's 72nd-minute goal, the Atlas Lions refused to capitulate. Issa Diop's header in stoppage time forced extra time, and Bounou's crucial penalty save - combined with Saibari's decisive kick - confirmed Morocco's progression 3-2 on penalties. It was a performance that underscored why Morocco are considered one of the tournament's genuine dark horses.

Facts and Statistics

Canada and Morocco have met just 4 times in their entire international history, yet each encounter has carried its own narrative weight - from a Rabat friendly in 1984 through to a watershed World Cup group clash in Qatar in 2022. This Round of 16 meeting in Houston promises to be the most consequential chapter yet in what remains a young but increasingly intriguing rivalry.

• Morocco are unbeaten in all 4 previous meetings with Canada (2 wins, 2 draws), scoring 10 goals and conceding only 4.
• Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar in the group stage was the largest victory margin in their entire World Cup history.
• Morocco reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, becoming the first African side to do so - they continue that tradition of deep runs at World Cups in 2026.
• This is Canada's first ever Round of 16 appearance at a men's FIFA World Cup, making the match historically significant regardless of the result.
• Yassine Bounou saved a crucial penalty in the shoot-out against the Netherlands, highlighting Morocco's strength between the posts at decisive moments.