Canada and Morocco meet in World Cup Round of 16 clash in Houston

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Canada and Morocco meet in World Cup Round of 16 clash in Houston
Summary

Canada and Morocco face off in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup on July 4 in Houston. Juventus striker Jonathan David leads the Canadian lineup, while Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui starts for Morocco. Canada advanced after a narrow victory over South Africa in the Round of 32, while Morocco reached this stage after eliminating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout. The winner will advance to the quarter-finals on July 9 against either France or Paraguay.

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  • Match kicks off at 19.00 CEST in Houston.
  • Jonathan David starts for Canada; Alphonso Davies on the bench.
  • Neil El Aynaoui features for Morocco as they seek advancement.
  • Canada defeated South Africa to secure their Round of 16 spot.
  • Morocco eliminated the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout.
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  • 3:50 PMYahoo SportsWorld Cup Round of 16: Canada vs. Morocco official line-ups, David and El Aynaoui start
  • 3:37 PMYahoo Sports🚨 Canada vs Morocco: official line-ups
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Here come the round of 16!This Saturday at 7 p.m., the first Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup will be played in Houston.Canada take on Morocco.The official lineups are in. Here they are!Canada:...

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Juventus striker Jonathan David starts for Canada in the World Cup Round of 16 clash against Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui’s Morocco.It kicks off in Houston at 18.00 UK time (19.00 CEST).The winne...

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