Co-host Canada for the first time in history won a match in the knockout round of the World Cup. In the round of 16, the CONCACAF representative defeated South Africa with a score of 1-0 thanks to Stephen Eustáquio's goal in the second minute of injury time.
Meanwhile, Morocco created a surprise when eliminating the Netherlands after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout to win the right to participate in the round of 16. The African representative continues to show stability after an impressive performance at recent World Cups.
In terms of head-to-head record, Morocco has an advantage over Canada. The two teams have met 4 times, of which Morocco won 3 matches and drew 1 match. However, past statistics are only for reference as Canada is showing disciplined defensive play and the ability to effectively take advantage of opportunities at this year's tournament.
In theory, Morocco is still rated slightly higher thanks to the quality of the squad and international competition experience. However, Canada promises to be a challenge not easy to overcome after what they have shown since the beginning of the tournament.
The match between Canada and Morocco will take place at 0:00 on July 5 (Vietnam time), and is also the opening match of the 1/8 round of the 2026 World Cup.
