History awaits at NRG Stadium in Houston as Canada faces Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Canada continued its dream run by securing a first-ever last-16 appearance thanks to a hard-fought Round of 32 win over South Africa.
Morocco, meanwhile, arrives full of confidence after the African champions knocked out the Netherlands on penalties, setting up a fascinating battle for a quarterfinal spot.
Read our Canada vs Morocco prediction before staking your money.
Canada vs Morocco prediction for the 2026 World Cup
It is do or die. That is exactly why the prediction below zeroes in on the strongest bet for this knockout World Cup tie.
Here is our pick:
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Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Morocco is tipped to come out on top, with 49% of the odds leaning towards their win.
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Canada vs Morocco head-to-head record
These two nations have met only a handful of times of late — 2 match(es) in all, which only adds to the unpredictability of this 2026 World Cup tie.
Canada: 0 win(s)
Morocco: 2 win(s)
Draws: 0
Canada at the 2026 World Cup
Canada arrive having already played 4 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Canada National Team:
At the World Cup:
2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
1.75 point(s) per game on average
9 goals scored at the World Cup (2.25 per game)
3 goals conceded at the World Cup (0.75 per game)
Canada National Team in 2026
10 win(s), 9 draw(s) and 6 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Jonathan David with 3 goal(s)
Most assists: Tani Oluwaseyi with 2
Morocco at the 2026 World Cup
Morocco go into this tie with 4 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Morocco National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
2 point(s) per game on average
7 goals scored at the World Cup (1.75 per game)
4 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
Morocco National Team in 2026
13 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 0 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Ayoub El Kaabi with 4 goal(s)
Most assists: Achraf Hakimi with 3
Canada vs Morocco statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Canada
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D D W D |
1.8 |
| Away | W L W D |
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 2.25 | 3.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
2.2 | 2.75 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
0.62 | 0.52 | 0.73 |
Morocco
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D D |
1.8 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 6 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 2.6 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
0.91 | 0.81 | 0.94 |
Canada vs Morocco probable lineups
See the likely starting elevens below for our Canada vs Morocco prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Canada Projected XI: Maxime Crépeau, Alistair Johnston, Moïse Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, Richie Laryea, Stephen Eustáquio, Nathan Saliba, Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin
Morocco Projected XI: Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Noussair Mazraoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Brahim Díaz, Ismael Saibari
The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
How to watch Canada vs Morocco live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Canada vs Morocco live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 18:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Canada vs Morocco:
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Match details: Canada vs Morocco
🆚 Fixture: Canada vs Morocco
🏆 Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Saturday, 04/07/2026
🕐 Kick-off: 18:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue: NRG Stadium
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