Canada vs. Morocco Picks – World Cup Round of 16 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jul 4) 

• When: Saturday, July 4, 2026. 1:00 PM ET
• Where: Houston Stadium, Canada
• How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo

Match Result	Odds
Canada	+405
The Draw	+265
Morocco	-129

Canada vs. Morocco World Cup Preview

Business picks up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the round of 16 gets underway on a massive day of celebrations in the United States on July 4. Canada will be in Houston after finishing second in Group B, and they will come up against their biggest test to date when they face AFCON champions Morocco in Texas.

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Canada Stats & Team News

Jesse Marsch’s Canada will be hoping to continue their best-ever journey at the FIFA World Cup on July 4, as they bid to build on their first-ever win in the knockout stage.

It has been a mixed tournament to this point, with the Reds being forced to settle for second in Group B, meaning that they have been forced to play away from home in the last two rounds. However, confidence levels will be high following a stunning late win against South Africa in the round of 32.

Stephen Eustaquio etched his name into Canadian soccer history by netting the winner, but a more conservative display is expected against the higher-ranked Moroccans on Saturday.

Likely Lineup:

(4-4-2) Crepeau (GK); Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Saliba, Eustaquio, Davies; Larin, David

Morocco Stats & Team News

Reigning AFCON champions Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the final four at a World Cup in Qatar, and their high-quality squad will be targeting at least a matched display this summer.

Morocco finished an impressive second in Group C, claiming the same number of points as Brazil after wins against Scotland and Haiti. However, their performance levels increased in the round of 32, scoring late against the Netherlands to force extra time.

Morocco dominated the ball against the Dutch, and they were likely the deserving winners following a gripping penalty shootout.

Likely Lineup:

(4-2-3-1) Bounou (GK); Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui; Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Saibari

Head-to-Head Stats

• This is the third meeting between the nations since 2016, with Morocco recording a 2-1 win at the 2022 World Cup in the latest encounter.
• Canada have scored just once in the last two fixtures against Morocco.

Canada vs. Morocco World Cup Picks

Unfortunately, we could lose one of the World Cup hosts this weekend, as Canada appear to lack the quality required to compete against one of the best African nations in the competition. Morocco have performed to a very high standard throughout the tournament, and if at the same level and not fatigued, they should become the first nation to book a spot in the quarterfinals.

• Morocco (-129)