Canada vs Morocco FIFA WC 2026 Round of 16: Date, time, where to watch
Synopsis
Co-hosts Canada and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco meet in Houston on 4 July in what is a FIFA World Cup 2026 rematch with history on Morocco's side — the Atlas Lions won 2-1 at Qatar 2022. Morocco have already survived a 120-minute penalty thriller against the Netherlands; Canada edged South Africa 1-0. The winner travels to Boston to face France or Paraguay.
Key Takeaways
Canada vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 is on Saturday, 4 July at 10:30 PM IST at Houston Stadium .
Morocco defeated Canada 2-1 at Qatar 2022 , with goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En Nesyri inside 23 minutes .
Morocco advanced via a penalty shootout against the Netherlands , with Yassine Bounou saving the decisive kick from Crysencio Summerville .
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32 after a group stage draw with Bosnia and a win over Qatar.
The match winner faces France or Paraguay in Boston in the quarter-finals.
Live streaming in India on Zee5 ; live telecast on Unite8 Sports 1 and Unite8 Sports 2 (SD and HD).
Co-hosts Canada face 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at Houston Stadium on Saturday, 4 July, with kick-off set for 10:30 PM IST. The Atlas Lions, who defeated Canada at Qatar 2022, arrive in Houston having already navigated a gruelling extra-time penalty shootout, while the Canadians carry the momentum of a tight 1-0 knockout win.
Road to the Round of 16
Canada finished second in their group after an opening draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina and a commanding win over Qatar. Their Round of 32 test came against South Africa, which they edged 1-0 in what was described as a tense affair.
Morocco's path has been considerably more demanding. The Atlas Lions opened against five-time champions Brazil, earning a creditable 1-1 draw, before a second-place finish in Group C set up a Round of 32 meeting with three-time finalists the Netherlands. That match in Monterrey went the full 120 minutes before being settled in a dramatic penalty shootout, with veteran goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making a decisive stop from Crysencio Summerville and Ismael Saibari converting the winning kick.
Head-to-Head: The Qatar 2022 Reminder
The two sides last met during the group stage at Qatar 2022, where Morocco triumphed 2-1 in a Group F encounter. Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En Nesyri — both scored within the opening 23 minutes — sealed victory for the Atlas Lions, who went on to top the group ahead of Croatia and Belgium and ultimately reached the semi-finals. Canada will be keen to reverse that result on home soil.
What is at Stake
The winner of Saturday's tie advances to the quarter-finals, where they will face either France or Paraguay in Boston. For Canada, a host nation, reaching the last eight would represent a historic milestone; for Morocco, it would be a second successive deep run at the World Cup.
How to Watch in India
Live streaming of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is available in India on the Zee5 platform and app, with a subscription required. Live telecast is available on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels.
Match Details and Squads
Date and kick-off: Saturday, 4 July, 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Houston Stadium, Houston
Referee: Michael Oliver
Canada squad —
Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair, Maxime Crepeau, Owen Goodman
Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman, Luc de Fougerolles, Moise Bombito, Alphonso Davies, Alfie Jones
Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio, Ismael Kone, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choiniere, Ali Ahmed, Nathan Saliba, Liam Millar, Jayden Nelson, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jonathan Osorio
Forwards: Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi, Promise David
Morocco squad —
Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Anass Salah-Eddine, Youssef Belammari, Nayef Aguerd, Chadi Riad, Issa Diop, Redouane Halhal, Achraf Hakimi, Zakaria El Ouahdi
Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari
Forwards: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Chemsdine Talbi, Soufiane Rahimi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Brahim Díaz, Yassine Gessime, Ayoube Amaimouni
With Morocco's penalty-shootout steel and Canada's host-nation fervour both on full display, Saturday's clash at Houston promises to be among the most compelling ties of this round.
Point of View
But it has also drained physical reserves in a way Canada's comparatively straightforward path has not. Canada, playing in front of a home crowd with genuine attacking quality in Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies, will sense an opportunity the Qatar 2022 scoreline did not offer them. The real question is whether Morocco's experience of high-pressure knockouts — built at the last World Cup and reinforced here — outweighs Canada's home advantage and fresher legs.
NationPress
3 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Canada vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The Canada vs Morocco Round of 16 match is on Saturday, 4 July 2026, with kick-off at 10:30 PM IST. The venue is Houston Stadium in Houston, USA.
Where can I watch Canada vs Morocco live in India?
The match can be streamed live in India on the Zee5 platform and app (subscription required). Live telecast is available on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels.
What is the head-to-head record between Canada and Morocco?
The two sides met at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group stage, where Morocco won 2-1. Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En Nesyri scored within the opening 23 minutes to seal victory for the Atlas Lions.
How did Morocco qualify for the Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Morocco drew 1-1 with Brazil in their opener and finished second in Group C. They then beat the Netherlands in the Round of 32 via a penalty shootout after a goalless 120 minutes, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making a crucial save.
Who do Canada or Morocco play next if they win?
The winner of the Canada vs Morocco Round of 16 tie will face either France or Paraguay in the quarter-finals, to be played in Boston.
