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2026 World Cup: Canada vs. Morocco lineups for Round of 16 clash
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2026 World Cup: Canada vs. Morocco lineups for Round of 16 clash

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Canada and Morocco face off in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup in Houston.
  • The winner advances to the quarterfinals to play Paraguay or France.
  • Both teams have had successful runs to reach this stage, with Canada finishing second in Group A and Morocco second in their group.

Canada and Morocco clash today in Houston's NRG Stadium, kicking off the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The stakes are high as the winner secures a quarterfinal berth against the victor of the Paraguay-France match.

Canada advanced as the second-place team in Group A, behind Switzerland, after defeating South Africa in the previous round. Morocco also secured their spot in the knockout stage by finishing second in their group behind Brazil, eliminating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.

Regarding team news, Canada's coach Jesse Marsch has a full squad available. Morocco's coach, Walid Regragui, sees Romain Saïss recovering from a minor issue and available for selection. Canadian striker Jonathan David and Moroccan forward Ayub El Kaabi are expected to feature prominently.

The starting lineups are set: Canada (Jesse Marsch) is expected to field Crépeau; Johnston, Bombito, De Fougerolles, Laryea; Shiu, Eustaquio, Ahmed; Buchanan, David, Ouasou. Morocco (Walid Regragui) is anticipated to start Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saïss, Mazraoui; Amrabat, Ounahi; Ziyech, Harit, Boufal; En-Nesyri.

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