A banner commemorating the 250 years since the founding of the United States is seen before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston, Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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The Round of 16 match between Canada and Morocco is underway at the Houston stadium in Houston, on July 4, 2026.Also read | FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Records, upsets and other defining momentsCo-hosts Canada are taking on Morocco in the first match of the Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup 2026. The FIFA World Cup began on June 10 and ends with the final on July 20. Of the record 9 African teams to progress into the Round of 32, only 2 remain. Morocco finished in 4th place in last year’s edition and would look to finish better this year.Also read | FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout schedule: Matches in Indian TimeAll three host nations have progressed into the Round of 16 and Canada would not like to be the first among them to be eliminated. This is only the third time that Canada have qualified for the FIFA World Cup and they would look to go deeper than ever before.Follow the LIVE updates below:July 04, 2026 22:04 Predictions before the Round of 16July 04, 2026 22:01 Archaf Hakimi is only one of six players to have created more than 12 chancesJuly 04, 2026 21:53 Canada road to Round of 16D vs BIH (1-1)W vs QAT (6-0)L vs SUI (1-2)W vs RSA (1-0) {Round of 32}July 04, 2026 21:53 Morocco road to knockoutsD vs BRA (1-1)W VS SCO (1-0)W VS HAI (4-2)W vs NED (1-1) [PEN:3-2] {Round of 32}July 04, 2026 21:07 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - July 04, 2026 09:41 pm IST
