Morocco meets Canada in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at Houston Stadium in Houston, TX on July 4, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Houston Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch Morocco vs. Canada on July 4, 2026
You can watch Canada take on Morocco live on DIRECTV on FOX and Telemundo on July 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
Morocco vs. Canada — Round of 16 Match Preview
Morocco and Canada meet in the Round of 16 at Houston Stadium in Houston, a knockout tie between one of the tournament’s co-hosts and one of its most dangerous sides. Morocco reached this stage with a 2-1-0 record in Group C, extending a run that saw it become the first African or Arab nation to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022. Canada came through the group stage with a 1-1-1 record and then the Round of 32, reaching the last 16 on home soil in just its third World Cup after appearances in 1986 and 2022.
The teams last met at the 2022 World Cup, where Morocco won 2-1. Morocco’s scoring has been shared and steady, with Ismael Saibari netting 3 goals across four matches while Achraf Hakimi and Soufiane Rahimi have also landed on the scoresheet. Canada answers with Jonathan David, who has 3 goals of his own in four matches, backed by Cyle Larin’s 2 and the creativity of Nathan Saliba. Jesse Marsch’s high press should make for an aggressive, end-to-end contest against a Morocco side that pairs defensive structure with quick attacking talent. With a place in the quarterfinals on the line, Canada will feel both the weight and the lift of a home crowd, while Morocco carries the belief of a team that has gone deep before.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo
What Time is the Canada vs. Morocco Match Today?
The Morocco vs. Canada match starts at 1:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Morocco vs. Canada?
You can watch Morocco vs. Canada on FOX and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Morocco vs. Canada
Morocco
Soufiane Rahimi — Forward. Rahimi has been a reliable presence up front, scoring once across four matches at this World Cup while leading Morocco’s press from the front. His movement between center backs opens space for Morocco’s midfield runners. In a knockout tie, his knack for occupying defenders and finishing half-chances gives Morocco an edge in tight margins.
Ismael Saibari — Midfielder. Saibari has been Morocco’s most productive attacker, scoring 3 goals across four matches from midfield to lead the team at the tournament. His late runs into the box have turned him into a goal threat defenses struggle to pick up. Canada’s midfield will have to track him closely or risk letting Morocco’s most in-form player arrive unmarked.
Achraf Hakimi — Defender. Hakimi has added a goal to his usual output from right back, a reminder that he is as much an attacking weapon as a defender. His overlapping runs and deliveries give Morocco a constant outlet down the right. Canada will need to pin him back, because when Hakimi is free to push forward, Morocco’s attack takes on a different shape.
Canada
Jonathan David — Forward. David has led Canada’s charge with 3 goals across four matches, a clinical finisher who makes the most of the chances Canada creates. His intelligent movement and composed finishing have carried the co-host into the knockout rounds. Morocco’s experienced defense will present his stiffest test yet.
Stephen Eustáquio — Midfielder. Eustáquio anchors Canada’s midfield and chipped in a goal across four matches, setting the tempo from deep. His passing range lets Canada transition quickly from defense to attack, the foundation of Marsch’s high-press system. Winning his individual battle in the center will go a long way toward deciding whether Canada can control the game.
Nathan Saliba — Midfielder. Saliba has provided 2 assists across three matches, emerging as a creative outlet in Canada’s midfield. His willingness to play forward passes turns Canada’s pressing into quick scoring chances. Against Morocco’s compact shape, his ability to find pockets between the lines could unlock a difficult defense.
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