No previous meetings between these teams.
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1
Ismael Saibari3 - 2
Jonathan David3 - 3Cyle Larin2
- 4Gessime Yassine1
- 5Soufiane Rahimi1
- 6Achraf Hakimi1
- 7Nathan Saliba1
- 8Promise David1
- 9Issa Diop1
- 10Stephen Eustaquio1
- 1Jonathan David15
- 2Achraf Hakimi13
- 3Ismael Saibari10
- 4Cyle Larin9
- 5Tani Oluwaseyi6
- 6Neil El Aynaoui6
- 7Bilal El Khannouss6
- 8Brahim Díaz5
- 9Derek Cornelius5
- 10Tajon Buchanan5
- 1Neil El Aynaoui9
- 2Richie Laryea8
- 3Achraf Hakimi7
- 4Noussair Mazraoui7
- 5Luc De Fougerolles6
- 6Bilal El Khannouss5
- 7Liam Millar4
- 8Nathan Saliba4
- 9Tajon Buchanan4
- 10Derek Cornelius3
- 1Brahim Díaz2
- 2Nathan Saliba2
- 3Soufiane Rahimi1
- 4Achraf Hakimi1
- 5Chadi Riad1
- 6Chemsdine Talbi1
- 7Promise David1
- 1Achraf Hakimi14
- 2Stephen Eustaquio9
- 3Alistair Johnston9
- 4Azzedine Ounahi7
- 5Brahim Díaz6
- 6Bilal El Khannouss6
- 7Richie Laryea5
- 8Liam Millar4
- 9Nathan Saliba4
- 10Ismael Saibari4
- 1Neil El Aynaoui307
- 2Achraf Hakimi265
- 3Chadi Riad214
- 4Stephen Eustaquio194
- 5Issa Diop186
- 6Azzedine Ounahi185
- 7Ayyoub Bouaddi173
- 8Derek Cornelius161
- 9Noussair Mazraoui150
- 10Bilal El Khannouss149
- 1Bilal El Khannouss7
- 2Achraf Hakimi6
- 3Brahim Díaz5
- 4Azzedine Ounahi5
- 5Tajon Buchanan5
- 6Liam Millar4
- 7Richie Laryea4
- 8Nathan Saliba4
- 9Ismael Saibari4
- 10Ayyoub Bouaddi4
- 1Neil El Aynaoui6
- 2Alistair Johnston6
- 3Achraf Hakimi5
- 4Chadi Riad4
- 5Nathan Saliba4
- 6Issa Diop4
- 7Ismaël Koné3
- 8Jonathan David3
- 9Azzedine Ounahi2
- 10Sofyan Amrabat2
Canada- Ismaël Koné
- Jacob Shaffelburg
- Ali Ahmed
Morocco- Noussair Mazraoui
- Chemsdine Talbi
Canada take on Morocco in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday. The game kicks-off at 6:00pm (UK time) in Houston, with Paraguay or France awaiting the winners in the quarter-final. Find our Canada bs Morocco predictions and best bets below.
Canada earned their place in the last 16 with a deserved 1-0 victory over South Africa. They now face Morocco, who continued their impressive World Cup campaign by knocking out the Netherlands on penalties after another disciplined defensive display.
Canada vs Morocco predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco to win | 5/6 @ Betfred (54.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Morocco look overpriced to win this match inside 90 minutes. Walid Regragui’s side have already proved they can compete with the tournament’s strongest teams after holding both Brazil and the Netherlands during the group stage, while they also possess far greater quality and experience than Canada. Reaching the last 16 is already an outstanding achievement for Canada, but Morocco have the tools to take control of this tie and progress to the quarter-finals without needing extra time. |
| Richie Laryea | 17/5 @ Spreadex (22.7%) | ⭐⭐ | Richie Laryea has avoided the referee’s notebook so far, but Morocco will provide his toughest challenge of the tournament. Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz regularly combine down the right flank and have already drawn 19 fouls between them across four World Cup matches. Laryea has committed more fouls than any other Canada player at this tournament, while his attacking instincts often leave space behind him. Up against Morocco’s dangerous right-sided pairing, Laryea to be shown a card stands out as a strong betting angle. |
Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
How both teams go into Canada vs Morocco
Canada produced another memorable moment in the last 16, edging past South Africa thanks to Stephen Eustaquio’s dramatic stoppage-time winner. The Porto midfielder, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Los Angeles FC, struck in California to send his country into the quarter-finals for the first time in their history after they dominated large spells of the contest.
Jesse Marsch’s side continue to impress with their relentless pressing and attacking intensity. They have now scored in six consecutive matches and created constant problems for South Africa before finally finding the breakthrough. However, Canada now face their toughest test yet against Morocco, a side they have never beaten in four previous meetings.
Morocco booked their place in the last 16 after overcoming the Netherlands on penalties following a disciplined defensive display. Walid Regragui’s side had chances to win before the shootout, but Bart Verbruggen produced several important saves. The Atlas Lions eventually held their nerve from the spot to continue another impressive World Cup campaign.
The African side continue to build on their remarkable run to the semi-finals four years ago. Morocco have now gone nine matches without defeat in all competitions and remain one of the tournament’s most organised teams. They also dominated possession against the Netherlands, completing more than 800 passes, and will head into this tie full of confidence after another statement result.
Canada team news
Canada received a major boost when Alphonso Davies returned from injury as a substitute in the win over South Africa. Although the captain looked sharp after coming on, Jesse Marsch may decide against throwing him straight back into the starting XI and instead use his pace from the bench. That would allow Richie Laryea to keep his place at left-back, while Maxime Crepeau starts behind a settled back four featuring Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius and the fit again Moise Bombito.
Stephen Eustaquio will continue to lead the side from midfield alongside Nathan Saliba, while Tajon Buchanan and Liam Millar provide width on the flanks. Jonathan David is set to spearhead the attack and could be reunited with Cyle Larin, who is pushing to return after Tani Oluwaseyi started in the previous round.
Morocco team news
Chadi Riad picked up a knock against the Netherlands but is expected to be fit enough to keep his place in Morocco’s defence. That could allow Mohamed Ouahbi to name an unchanged starting XI, having relied on the same core group throughout most of the tournament. Issa Diop should continue alongside Riad in central defence, while Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui occupy the full-back positions. Yassine Bounou will once again start between the posts.
Further forward, Ismael Saibari is set to lead the attack after an encouraging World Cup campaign. Azzedine Ounahi should operate behind the striker, with Brahim Diaz and Bilal El Khannouss providing creativity from the flanks. Neil El Aynaoui and Ayyoub Bouaddi are expected to retain their places in the heart of midfield as Morocco look to control possession and dictate the tempo.
Head-to-head
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2022 | World Cup | Canada 1-2 Morocco |
| 11 October 2016 | Friendly | Morocco 4-0 Canada |
| 1 June 1994 | Friendly | Canada 1-1 Morocco |
| 24 October 1984 | Friendly | Morocco 3-2 Canada |
Morocco to Marsch into the quarter-finals
Canada’s aggressive pressing worked against South Africa, but the same approach could leave too much space for Morocco’s technically gifted attackers. The Atlas Lions have repeatedly punished teams that overcommit and possess the quality to take control of this tie. Morocco to win in 90 minutes at 5/6 with Betfred looks like the standout betting option.
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