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Canada v Morocco- Round of 16- World Cup 2026

sofaking

03 Jul 26 21:13

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Saturday July 4th. Morocco big favourites here. 1.39 (2/5) to qualify. Canada are 3.5 (5/2). Can the Canucks spring a surprise here. I hope so.

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sofaking When: 04 Jul 26 16:26

Canada faces Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday, July 4, at Houston Stadium. Canada enters as the underdog, having secured their first-ever knockout-stage victory with a 1-0 win over South Africa, while Morocco advanced by defeating the Netherlands on penalties.

Team News and Key Players
Canada

Alphonso Davies: The captain and Bayern Munich star is a major question mark. He played 20 minutes off the bench against South Africa and could feature for 30-35 minutes or start, providing a significant attacking threat on the left flank.
Ismael Kone: Out for the tournament with a broken ankle.
Positional Battles: Jacob Shaffelburg and Liam Millar are competing for the left wing spot, while Tani Oluwaseyi and Cyle Larin are pushing for a place alongside Jonathan David in attack.
Potential Changes: Coach Jesse Marsch may introduce Niko Sigur into central midfield to help combat Morocco's dominance in the center, potentially partnering with Stephen Eustáquio and Nathan Saliba.
Morocco

Unchanged XI Expected: Morocco is likely to field the same squad that beat the Netherlands, showcasing their defensive solidity and experience.
Key Threats: The team boasts nine players from their 2022 semifinal run, including Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), and Ismael Saibari (Bayern Munich), who has scored three goals in this tournament.
Midfield Control: Morocco’s midfield, anchored by Neil El Aynaoui and Azzedine Ounahi, overwhelmed the Netherlands and poses a severe challenge for Canada’s central duo.
Injury Concerns: Chadi Riad is the only noted injury concern but is expected to play.
Match Context
Historical Record: Canada has never beaten Morocco in four previous meetings, including a 2-1 loss in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup.
Stakes: The winner advances to the quarterfinals to face either France or Paraguay.
Analysis: Morocco is ranked No. 6 globally and is considered tactically superior and more experienced, while Canada relies on defensive discipline and counter-attacking speed, particularly if Davies is fit.

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the old nanny ;-) When: 04 Jul 26 16:51

Favour Morocco in this one , Glad the French game should be finished by 12 , I have had about 20 Hours sleep this week

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ImSoLuckyLucky! When: 04 Jul 26 17:17

Lasso leading the Kanada team

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sofaking When: 04 Jul 26 17:18

My graphic needs more goats.

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the old nanny ;-) When: 04 Jul 26 17:19

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SirNorbertClarke When: 04 Jul 26 17:23

And more moose

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sofaking When: 04 Jul 26 17:26

The goats and the moose/meese/moosi are a great bunch of lads.

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SirNorbertClarke When: 04 Jul 26 17:28

plural of moose is moose!

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Des Pond When: 04 Jul 26 17:33

If it goes to form, Morocco should win fairly comfortably. We've seen a few shocks and anything can happen, especially with home advantage. But Canada are a pretty ordinary side with a bluffer as a coach. Morocco are a very good side, and 1.87 is a very good price.

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11kv When: 04 Jul 26 17:40

Its all poutine.

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SirNorbertClarke When: 04 Jul 26 17:46

Morocco are a great team and play some good football but for me they lack that killer instinct.

I'm going to lay Morocco.

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duffy When: 04 Jul 26 18:00

Think Morocco will have too much for Canada.

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ALIEN SEX FIEND When: 04 Jul 26 18:02

Got to go out for an hour and hate if you hear the score when out so had 1 bet on a Red Card, feel there could be some heavy tackling, 7.4 up to 7.8 taken. Will not book how many cards anymore as some of the shirt pulling etc not booked make to volatile, this way may get luck with a straight or 2 bookings. Have a chance in this game, gl all.

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Des Pond When: 04 Jul 26 18:08

slightly shaky start by Morocco

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abba21 When: 04 Jul 26 18:09

Morocco look a lay

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sofaking When: 04 Jul 26 18:11

Canada doing well here. Playing the game of their lives..

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Des Pond When: 04 Jul 26 18:12

Talksport behind the TV pics again, and 5 Live doing Rugby.

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s.kenbo When: 04 Jul 26 18:14

It must be almost impossible nowadays for a radio station to be in sync with the pictures on your telly? Sky Sports was always well behind. Sky Stream pictures are just about kicking off now!

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abba21 When: 04 Jul 26 18:15

Morocco leaving some space in defence

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Emitdeb When: 04 Jul 26 18:16

Morocco uses the abbreviation MAR because international sporting bodies like FIFA base many of their country codes on the French name for the nation, Maroc.

Because of France's colonial history in the region, French remains a highly influential language in the country, resulting in the Maroc identifier.

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Des Pond When: 04 Jul 26 18:17

I don't need them to be in synch. I just need them to be as close to real time as possible. And if they are purposefully synched up then it's more likely they will be miles behind the action, which is not much use either. From my point of view, anyway.

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Des Pond When: 04 Jul 26 18:19

I've got out of my Morocco back, they don't look great. Still got them in a couple of doubles and trebles, though.

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elisjohn When: 04 Jul 26 18:23

poor start here from morocco

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MrStrawMan When: 04 Jul 26 18:23

Salibari off

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winner01 When: 04 Jul 26 18:25

2/5 to qualify out to 8/13

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ImSoLuckyLucky! When: 04 Jul 26 18:27

Morocco 2.5

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the old nanny ;-) When: 04 Jul 26 18:27

sIBARI BIG LOSS FOR ROCCO

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elisjohn When: 04 Jul 26 18:27

i hate these women hosts . co commentators

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Lifter When: 04 Jul 26 18:27

On MAR ar evens but yah... not looking good.

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Lifter When: 04 Jul 26 18:28

Good news for France

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winner01 When: 04 Jul 26 18:28

Morocco 6/4 from 10/13 quite a big move?

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----you-have-to-laugh--- When: 04 Jul 26 18:29

Surprised Canada are bossing this.

Morocco looked to be better team pre game.

Back to drawing board

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winner01 When: 04 Jul 26 18:29

unders too short to bet 4/11 pft

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Des Pond When: 04 Jul 26 18:30

Long way to go, of course. And Canada won't be able to sustain this intensity for the whole game.

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SirNorbertClarke When: 04 Jul 26 18:34

I've made my profit. I'm out

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duffy When: 04 Jul 26 18:36

Morocco gone missing, where is that first half against Brazil and the Netherlands performance.!!

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the old nanny ;-) When: 04 Jul 26 18:39

Dreadful today , not at the races

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Des Pond When: 04 Jul 26 18:41

Looks like the effort expended in the Brazil and Holland games might have taken it out of them

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the old nanny ;-) When: 04 Jul 26 18:42

Aliens red card call promising