Result Canada - Morocco, Saturday, 4 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16 Morocco triumphed over Canada with a decisive 3-0 win in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Houston Stadium. Azzedine Ounahi netted two goals (50' and 82'), while Soufiane Rahimi capped off the match with a goal in stoppage time.  Meanwhile, Canada becomes the first of the three co-hosts to exit the tournament. Despite their loss, they made history by winning a knockout match and reaching the Round of 16. This victory marks Morocco's advancement to the quarter-finals for the second consecutive World Cup. They are set to face either France or Paraguay in Boston. The match featured three players from Serie A. For Canada, Juventus forward Jonathan David played the full match, and Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone, despite his injury, stayed with the team to support his teammates. On the Moroccan side, AS Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui also played the entire game. Morocco dominated the match, leaving Canada unable to respond. The scoring began in the 50th minute when Azzedine Ounahi scored with a side-footed shot from the edge of the box following a short free-kick routine. Ounahi struck again in the 82nd minute, finishing a quick counter-attack initiated by former AC Milan player Brahim Díaz, making it 2-0. The final touch came in the 98th minute when Soufiane Rahimi scored a third goal during another swift break, sealing the victory. Fact:  This matchup is a rematch from the 2022 World Cup Group Stage, where Morocco triumphed over Canada with a score of 2-1 before embarking on an unexpected journey to the semifinals.  

FIFA Ranking

Morocco holds the 6th position globally, whereas Canada is placed at 30th.  

How did they reach the Round of 16?

Canada: Under the guidance of coach Jesse Marsch, Canada made history by securing their first knockout stage win in the Round of 32, triumphing over South Africa with a last-minute goal from Stephen Eustáquio, finishing 1-0. Morocco: The Atlas Lions, currently ranked 6th in the world, advanced to the Round of 16 after a thrilling Round of 32 match, where they defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.  

Head to Head

This marks the fifth encounter between the two countries. Morocco has the upper hand with three victories and one draw against Canada. Last Meeting: Morocco triumphed over Canada with a score of 2-1 during the Group Stage at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.     ✅   2 Serie A players called up for  🇨🇦   Canada National team for the World Cup 2026:

•  Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone  *
• Juventus forward Jonathan David

  * Ismaël Koné experienced a broken leg (tibia-fibula fracture) during the second group match on June 18 against Qatar. He sustained a serious tibia-fibula fracture following a tackle from Assim Madibo, necessitating emergency surgery. As a result of the challenge, Madibo received a five-match suspension. Despite this setback, Koné continues to be part of the squad to cheer on his teammates.   ✅    1 Serie A players called up for  🇲🇦   Morocco National team for the World Cup 2026:

• AS Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui

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   Canada World Cup 2026 Squad:

• Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair (Inter Miami), Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Crystal Palace).
• Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Derek Cornelius (Marseille), Richie Laryea (Toronto), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham), Moise Bombito (Nice), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough).
• Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Ismael Kone (Sassuolo), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), Mathieu Choiniere (Los Angeles FC), Ali Ahmed (Norwich City), Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht), Liam Millar (Hull City), Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL), Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto).
• Forwards: Jonathan David (Juventus), Cyle Larin (Southampton), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal), Promise David (Union SG).

   Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad:

• Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal), Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (AS FAR)
• Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV Eindhoven), Youssef Belammari (Al Ahly), Nayef Aguerd (Olympique de Marseille), Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace), Issa Diop (Fulham), Redouane Halhal (Mechelen), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)
• Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma), Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis), Azzedine Ounahi (Girone), Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart), Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven)
• Forwards: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), Soufiane Rahimi (Al Ain), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos), Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), Yassine Gessime (Strasbourg), Ayoube Amaimouni (Eintracht Frankfurt)

    Buy FIFA World Cup Tickets Sports, Football, Soccer, FIFA World Cup Tickets 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 🇨🇦   Canada - Morocco    🇲🇦 Date: Saturday, July 4 Kick-off is at 1:00 p.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. PDT) Venue: Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) Houston, Texas.USA Referee: Michael Oliver (England) Assistant Referee 1: Stuart Burt (England) Assistant Referee 2: James Mainwaring (England) Fourth Official: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands) Reserve Assistant Referee: Hessel Steegstra (Netherlands) ⚽️   Goals: 🟨   Yellow Cards: ✅    Official lineups - Tabellino: