Round of 16
Canada 0-3 Morocco
Canada were the first of the 3 co-hosts to go out, and it hurt even more because they controlled the first half.
But Morocco took over after the break and pulled away to a 3-0 win that sends them to the quarter-finals against France.
How the match went
For the first 45 minutes, this looked like Canada's night, not Morocco's.
Canada are one of the 3 co-hosts of this World Cup (with the USA and Mexico), and they started really well.
They pressed Morocco high up the pitch and controlled the whole first half.
But even with the control of the ball they could not find a goal and went into half-time stuck on 0-0.
Then everything changed after the break and Morocco slowly took over the game.
In the 50th minute Achraf Hakimi got to the byline and cut the ball back, and their midfielder Azzedine Ounahi scored to make it 1-0.
That goal hurt Canada's confidence, and Morocco grew more and more in control.
Ounahi then got his second in the 82nd minute to make it 2-0, and now it looked like the game was over.
And right at the end, in stoppage time, Brahim Diaz set up Soufiane Rahimi to score a third and make it 3-0.
So a game Canada started so well ended as a clear 3-0 win for Morocco.
The final score was hard on Canada, who really did control that first half.
But Morocco were far stronger after the break, and they fully deserved to go through.
Key moments
- ⚽ 50' Ounahi (Morocco)
- ⚽ 82' Ounahi (Morocco)
- ⚽ 90+3' Rahimi (Morocco)
Goals in the order they were scored.
- Date
- Saturday, July 4
- Kickoff Time
- 12:00 (Chicago time)
- Stage
- Round of 16
- Stadium
- NRG Stadium, Houston
What's next for Morocco?
Morocco are through to the quarter-finals, and they look very dangerous again.
This is the team that reached the semi-finals back in 2022, so they have done it before.
Next they play France, which will be a huge test against one of the favorites.
But now we can imagine that after a strong second-half performance like this one they will believe they can beat anyone left in the tournament.
Even France.
Canada are going home
Canada are out, and they are the first of the 3 co-hosts to be knocked out.
That will sting, especially after they controlled the first half so well.
But reaching the round of 16 is the best World Cup run in their history.
So Canada can leave with great pride, because they took a big step forward on home soil.
Common questions
Where and when was Canada vs Morocco played?
The game was played on July 4, 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA. It was a round of 16 knockout match at the 2026 World Cup.
What was the final score of Canada vs Morocco?
Morocco won 3-0. It was 0-0 at half-time, but Morocco scored 3 times after the break to pull clear.
Who scored for Morocco against Canada?
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, in the 50th and 82nd minutes. Soufiane Rahimi added a third in stoppage time, set up by Brahim Diaz.
Why is Canada going out a big moment?
Canada are the first of the 3 co-hosts to be knocked out of this World Cup. Even so, reaching the round of 16 is the best result in their World Cup history.