Houston Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Round of 16 | Saturday, July 4 | 6pm BST
Ahead of Saturday’s vital World Cup clash in Houston, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Canada vs Morocco preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Canada Vs Morocco Preview
Having created history by advancing from the knockout stages for the first-time ever then seeing off South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32, Canada will be hoping to continue their World Cup journey on Saturday afternoon.
Stephen Eustaquio scored the winner in the 92nd minute to spark wild celebrations from the Maple Leaf faithful and now, they will take on 2026 AFCON champions Morocco. The Atlas Lions got the better of the Netherlands in the Round of 32 after succeeding in a penalty shootout.
Still considered by some as a World Cup dark horse, the North Africans head into the clash as the match favourites. After adding the Dutch to their list of victims which includes Spain and Portugal from Qatar in 2022, Mohamed Ouahbi’s will be quietly confident of defeating the co-hosts.
Canada Vs Morocco H2H Record
Morocco have beaten Canada three times previously with their last meeting coming at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. On that occasion, Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri netted for the Atlas Lions with Nayef Aguerd putting the ball into his own net during the Group F clash.
Ziyech also shot down the Maple Leafs in the 4-0 friendly victory back in 2016. Both of his efforts came from 12 yards with Mehdi Carcela and Rachid Alioui also getting on the scoresheet. The only time the North Americans avoided defeat came during the 1-1 draw in 1994.
Canada vs Morocco H2H record:
- 01/12/2022: Canada 1-2 Morocco (World Cup)
- 11/10/2016: Morocco 4-0 Canada (friendly)
- 01/06/1994: Canada 1-1 Morocco (friendly)
- 24/10/1984: Morocco 3-2 Canada (friendly)
Canada Vs Morocco Team News
With Canada looking to defy the World Cup betting odds, there task has been handed a major boost after star full-back Alphonso Davies made his return to international football after a 16-month absence against South Africa last time out. The Bayern Munich star could start in Houston but Ismael Kone is ruled out for the long-term.
As for Morocco, Chadi Riad has made a speedy recovery after coming off injured against Netherlands. Elsewhere, new Bayern signing Ismael Saibari will once again start from the off having starred so far in North America.
Canada last six in all comps:
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Morocco last six in all comps:
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Canada Vs Morocco Predicted Lineup
Canada predicted lineup:
Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies; Buchanan, Saliba, Eustaquio, Shaffelburg; David, Oluwaseyi
Morocco predicted lineup:
Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Saibari
Canada Vs Morocco TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Canada vs Morocco is available to watch live in the UK on ITV1 (kick-off 6pm). Streaming is also available on ITVX. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Canada Vs Morocco Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- The only previous World Cup clash ended 2-1 to Morocco (Qatar, 2022)
- Canada World Cup stats – The Maple Leafs have scored more goals than Argentina, England, Portugal and Spain
- Morocco World Cup stats – The Atlas Lions are undefeated so far, drawing with Brazil and beating Netherlands on penalties
Top Betting Angles for Canada vs Morocco
Over 2.5 goals: Landed in two of Canada’s fixtures and one of Morocco’s. Online at 5/4.
BTTS (Yes): Canada will show attacking intent and Morocco have netted in all four games so far. Available at 21/20.
Anytime goalscorers: Ismael Saibari (8/5), Jonathan David (14/5), Brahim Diaz (11/5) and Cyle Larin (7/2) all offer potential.
Canada Vs Morocco Prediction
Although the Canada vs Morocco odds favour the Atlas Lions, the Maple Leafs are expected to make life very difficult for the AFCON champions. However, the gulf in class is evident owing to the North African’s ability to withstand a number of different challenges from the likes of Brazil and Netherlands.
And with that in mind, we are going to predict a narrow 2-1 victory for Mohamed Ouahbi’s side. Mirroring the group stage success from four years ago.
Prediction: Canada 1-2 Morocco
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