Canada faces Morocco as Round of 16 begins at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Canada facing Morocco at NRG Stadium in Houston on July 5. Canada reaches this stage for the first time, defeating South Africa in the group stage, while Morocco advanced after winning against the Netherlands in a penalty shootout. The second matchup sees Paraguay take on France at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia; Paraguay secured its spot by overcoming Germany. Both matches present opportunities for all four teams to advance to the quarterfinals.
- •Canada vs. Morocco kicks off at 2:00 PM Eastern.
- •Paraguay faces France at 5:00 PM Eastern.
- •Both matches are crucial for advancing to the quarterfinals.
- •Canada defeated South Africa to reach this stage.
- •Morocco advanced after a penalty shootout win against the Netherlands.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup, Round of 16 Matchday 4: Match thread and discussion
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup, Round of 16 Matchday 2: Match thread and discussion
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup, Round of 16 Matchday 1: Match thread and discussion
"The last of the quarterfinal matchups fall into place.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:00 PM2026 World Cup, Round of 16 Matchday 4: Match thread and discussion
The last of the quarterfinal matchups fall into place.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 2:01 PM2026 World Cup, Round of 16 Matchday 2: Match thread and discussion
The end of all Groups.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:00 PM2026 World Cup, Round of 16 Matchday 1: Match thread and discussion
We’re onto the Round of 16!
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