Canada v Morocco: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
Summary
Morocco and Canada both advanced to the last 16 in the World Cup 2026. Morocco narrowly beat the Netherlands on penalties, while Canada won against South Africa with a late goal. Both teams had notable performances in the group stage, with Morocco aiming to go far and Canada achieving historic milestones.Key Facts
- Morocco finished second in Group C with 7 points, behind Brazil.
- Morocco won a penalty shootout against the Netherlands in the Round of 16.
- Canada finished second in Group B with 4 points, behind Switzerland.
- Canada beat South Africa in the Round of 16 with a stoppage-time goal from Stephen Eustáquio.
- Canada won their first-ever World Cup match, qualified from the group stage for the first time, and won their first knockout game.
- Morocco was the first African and Arab nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals in 2022.
- Morocco recently won the Africa Cup of Nations and are currently ranked sixth in the world.
- The Canada vs. Morocco match took place in Houston, Texas, starting at midday local time.
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