Morocco vs. Canada: Lineups and broadcast details for World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash

Morocco is set to clash with Canada in a crucial Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, with kickoff at 6:00 PM Moroccan and Tunisian time.

The Atlas Lions, who advanced by defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, will aim to secure a quarter-final spot. They face a Canadian side that qualified by beating South Africa 1-0. Moroccan coach Mohamed Wahbi is expected to maintain the team's core structure, though he will monitor the fitness of players like defender Chadi Riad, whose participation remains uncertain.

Morocco is anticipated to line up in its usual 4-3-3 formation, with Yassine Bounou in goal. The defense is likely to feature Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad (or Redouane Halhal if Riad is unavailable), and Noussair Mazraoui. In midfield, Neil El Aynaoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Azzedine Ounahi are expected to start, while the attacking trio could consist of Brahim Diaz, Bilal El Khannouss, and Ismaïl Saibari.

Across the field, Canadian coach Jesse Marsch is expected to field the same lineup that secured their previous win. Canada is predicted to play a 4-4-2 formation, with Maxime Crépeau in goal. The defense might include Richie Laryea, Derek Cornelius, Moïse Bombito, and Alistair Johnston. The midfield could be formed by Liam Miller, Stephen Eustáquio, Nathan Saliba, and Tajon Buchanan, with Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David leading the attack. The match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS MAX 1 and MAX 2, with additional terrestrial coverage in Morocco and streaming options via TOD and beIN CONNECT.