Morocco can take another step to repeating their run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals when they face co-hosts Canada in Houston tonight.
The African champions edged out the Netherlands on a penalty shoot-out in the last round after producing another hugely impressive display.
Jesse Marsch’s side will have to raise their performance levels to maintain an interest in the tournament.
Where to watch Canada vs Morocco: TV channel, online live stream
The match takes place on Saturday, July 4 at NRG Stadium in Houston, with kick-off at 18:00 BST.
In the UK, the match will be broadcast on ITV1, and you can also stream the game online through ITVX or Sky Go.
Canada vs Morocco stats
- Canada are appearing in the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history
- Canada have scored in six consecutive matches across all competitions
- Jesse Marsch’s side recorded 100 final-third pressures in the first half against South Africa, the highest figure in a World Cup match since detailed data collection began in 2010
- Canada have kept two clean sheets in their last three World Cup matches
- Morocco are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions
- The Atlas Lions have progressed from consecutive World Cup group stages for the first time
- Morocco completed 801 passes against the Netherlands in the previous round, becoming only the second team after Spain to exceed 800 passes in a World Cup match since modern data tracking began
- Morocco have conceded just two goals in four matches at World Cup 2026
- Morocco defeated Canada 2-1 when the sides met at the 2022 World Cup
- The Atlas Lions have never lost to Canada in senior men’s international football
