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.
Canada squeezed past South Africa 1-0 thanks to a dramatic 92nd-minute winner from Stephen Eustaquio.
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