Canada and Morocco meet in World Cup round of 16

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Canada and Morocco meet in World Cup round of 16
Summary

Canada and Morocco face off on July 4 at NRG Stadium in Houston in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. This match marks Canada's first knockout stage appearance after defeating South Africa, while Morocco advanced by eliminating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout. The winner of this match will advance to the quarterfinals, where they will play the winner of the Paraguay vs. France match later today. Quarterfinal action is scheduled for July 9 at Boston Stadium in Foxborough.

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  • Match date: July 4, 2026
  • Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston
  • Quarterfinal opponent to be determined later today
  • Canada reached knockout stages for first time
  • Morocco advanced after penalty shootout win over Netherlands
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The Canada-Morocco winner moves within one victory of the 2026 World Cup semifinals. See the quarterfinal bracket and possible next opponent.

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