Published on: 07/04/2026 - 6:00 p.m. Modified on: 07/04/2026 - 9:07 p.m.

Almost a month of competition in America and it's already the start of the round of 16. Morocco is the first country to qualify for the quarter-finals, after eliminating Canada (3-0) on Saturday in Houston. Relive the match thanks to live commentary from our colleagues at RFI.

The compositions of Canada - Morocco

Canada: Crépeau – Johnston, De Fougerolles, Bombito, Laryea – Buchanan, Sigur, Eustaquio, Ahmed – David, Oluwaseyi.

Morocco: Bounou – Mazraoui, Halhal, Diop, Hakimi – El Aynaoui, Bouaddi – El Khannouss, Ounahi, Díaz – Saibari.

A first for Canada

For the very first time in its history, Canada is participating in the round of 16 of a World Cup. The Canucks validated their ticket by eliminating South Africa (1-0) thanks to a goal from Stephen Eustaquio in stoppage time. After an encouraging group phase, marked in particular by a big success against Qatar (6-0), the Canadian selection approaches this match without complexes but with the status of outsider against one of the leaders of the African continent.

Morocco must assume

Facing the Canadians, Morocco is the favorite. Second in their group, the Atlas Lions, however, had to work hard in the previous round to beat the Netherlands on penalties (1-1, 3-2 tab). Supported by an experienced team, Walid Regragui's men will want to impose their technical mastery in the midfield.

The two teams already faced each other during the last edition of the World Cup, during the group stages in Qatar. The Moroccans won (2-1) thanks to goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri, precipitating the elimination of the Canadians.

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