Canada vs Morocco: Alphonso Davies Parked, Here are the Starting Lineups for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16

Canada's captain Alphonso Davies will begin the crucial 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Morocco from the bench. Coach Jesse Marsch opted to rest the Bayern Munich left-back as he continues to recover from a long-term injury. Davies has proven impactful as a substitute, notably helping Canada secure a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the previous round.

Marsch has implemented three changes to Canada's starting eleven. Luc De Fougerolles is set to bolster the defense, while Ali Ahmed returns to the midfield. Niko Sigur has also earned a starting spot, meaning Derek Cornelius, Nathan Saliba, and Liam Millar will start as substitutes.

Morocco's coach, Walid Regragui, has made just one alteration to his lineup. Redouane Halhal comes into the starting XI, replacing Chadi Riad, who sustained a knee injury during Morocco's Round of 32 match against the Netherlands.

The match is set to take place at Houston Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off scheduled for 00:00 WIB. Both teams are vying for a spot in the quarterfinals, with Canada looking to build on their previous success and Morocco aiming to maintain their strong tournament performance.