Canada Vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos From Round Of 16 Opener At Houston Stadium
Canada vs Morocco Live Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: From the high of their historic maiden knockout-stage victory, Canada's Reds must prepare for a formidable tactical test against Morocco's battle-hardened Atlas Lions at Houston Stadium, Houston, to snatch the first ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. With the expectations of a co-hosting nation on their shoulders, Jonathan David & Co. need a clinical performance to dismantle the disciplined defensive structure of Mohamed Ouahbi's side. However, Jesse Marsch's resilient Canadians, buoyed by the return of Alphonso Davies, face a monumental challenge. There, a powerhouse Morocco side led by the dynamic Ismael Saibari will hunt for goals to continue their quest for glory after their dramatic shootout success against the Netherlands. It's a high-stakes continental collision. See the best photos from the CAN vs MAR football match here:
A Morocco fan holds up a Morocco flag scarf before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco AP Photo/Karen Warren
A man holds a flag ahead of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Ashley Landis/AP Photo
Canadian fans ahead of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Ashley Landis/AP Photo
A fan wearing a U.S. flag and holding a placard reading "Happy Birthday" in celebration of America's 250th birthday waits before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco AP Photo/Karen Warren
A fan holds a flag of Morocco prior to the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Eric Gay/AP Photo
Canada's players exercise ahead of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Ashley Landis/AP Photo
A Canadian supporter kisses a replica of the World Cup trophy, ahead of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Ashley Landis/AP Photo
FIFA President Gianni Infantino waves ahead of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Ashley Landis/AP Photo
Morocco's Redouane Halhal, left, and Canada's Jonathan David, fight for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco, in Houston AP Photo/Karen Warren
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Ashley Landis/AP Photo
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Ashley Landis/AP Photo
Morocco's Ismael Saibari (11) walks off the pitch due to an injury during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Eric Smith/AP Photo
Morocco's Ismael Saibari (11) lies on the pitch in pain during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Housto Ashley Landis/AP Photo
Morocco's fans cheer during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Ashley Landis/AP Photo
Fans wave a U.S. flag during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Eric Gay/AP Photo
Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (16) seperates Stephen Eustaquio (7) and Morocco's Brahim Diaz (10) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Eric Smith/AP Photo
Referee Michael Oliver, of England, holds Morocco's Achraf Hakimi (2) confronting Canada's Richie Laryea (22), during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston Ashley Landis/AP Photo
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