World Cup 2026 Canada Face Morocco in Last-16 Rematch
Canada will face Morocco in the round of sixteen at the 2026 World Cup, marking a rematch of their 2022 group encounter. The match is scheduled for July 4 at Houston Stadium, with a 1 p.m. Eastern Time kickoff. The winner will move on to the quarter‑finals of the tournament.
- ▪Canada and Morocco will meet in the round of sixteen on July 4 at Houston Stadium.
- ▪The tie revisits the 2022 group stage game in Qatar, where Morocco defeated Canada 2‑1.
- ▪Canada reached the knockout stage for the first time by beating South Africa in the previous round.
- ▪The winner of the match advances to the World Cup quarter‑finals.
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World Cup 2026 Sports World Cup 2026 Canada Face Morocco in Last-16 Rematch By Mateo Cruz · June 30, 2026 · 6 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. CANADA · WORLD CUP Key Facts —World Cup 2026 Canada: Canada meet Morocco at Houston Stadium in the round of sixteen on Saturday, the fourth of July. —Rematch: It revisits the 2022 group game in Qatar, when Morocco beat Canada two-one. —Kick-off: The tie starts at one in the afternoon Eastern time, the last World Cup match Houston will host. —New ground: Canada reached the knockout rounds for the first time by beating South Africa. —Prize: The winner advances to the World Cup quarter-finals.
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