World Cup co-hosts Canada look for a spot in the last eight as they take on Morocco, while surprise-packets Paraguay take on hot-favourites France. Follow all the action in our live blog.PinnedSun 5 Jul 2026 at 2:36amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 2:36amCanada vs Morocco — live scoreboardCollapse all postsFilter PostsAll24Key Events6Goals1Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:26amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:26amCanada coach looks deflatedBy David HirstI don't think Jesse Marsch can believe his team is behind.He makes a change, bringing on Cyle Larin for Tani Oluwaseyi.Morocco also goes to the bench.Sofyan Amrabat and Chemsdine Talbi are on for Ayyoub Bouaddi and Bilal El Khannouss.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:20amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:20amCanada made to payBy David HirstCanada had been dominating but you have to create chances when you're on top.Canada hasn't really done that and they've been made to pay.It was only Morocco's second shot on goal in the game.Key EventSun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:14amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:14am50' Morocco takes the lead!!By David Hirst(Getty Images)Totally against the run of play.They've barely been in this game but Morocco is in front.It's a decent goal as well.Hakimi cuts a free-kick to the edge of the box and Azzedine Ounahi fires low into the bottom corner.Harsh on Canada but it was a fantastic free-kick routine.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:13amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:13am48' Panic in Morocco penalty areaBy David HirstMorocco gives the ball away and it pings around the area.It doesn't quite drop for a Canadian player and it's cleared for a corner.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:09amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:09amSecond half kicks off in HoustonBy David HirstSun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:02amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:02amSix bookings as tensions boil overBy David Hirst(Getty Images)There were six yellow cards in that half - four for Morocco and two for Canada.Achraf Hakimi needlessly pushed Canada defender Richie Laryea, which ended in a confrontation between the pair.Both players were shown a yellow card.Key EventSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:53amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:53amHT: Canada on top but level with Morocco at breakBy David Hirst(Getty Images)It's been a fantastic performance by Canada.Full of energy and intensity.The only downside is that they haven't created many decent changes.Morocco were totally out of sorts in that first half.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:47amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:47amSix minutes of stoppage timeBy David HirstSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:39amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:39am37' Morocco struggling so farBy David HirstMorocco came into this game as clear favourites but they have been second-best so far.They're being pinned back by Canada and can barely get out of their own half.Will Canada be able to keep this intensity up?They need to score while they are on top.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:32amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:32am29' First chance for MoroccoBy David HirstSoufiane Rahimi tries his luck from range.But it's an easy save.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:26amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:26amTime for an ad breakBy David HirstMorocco happy for the break.They have not been in this game at all and have lost their top scorer.Key EventSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:24amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:24am22' Huge injury blow for MoroccoBy David HirstThis is big for Morocco.Forward Ismael Saibari has to go off after picking up an injury.Saibari scored in all three group games for Morocco.That's a huge blow for Morocco.Soufiane Rahimi comes on in his place.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:20amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:20am18' Canada corner clearedBy David HirstCanada has had four corners already in this game.Morocco just not in the game yet.Redouane Halhal then picks up the game's first booking for a foul.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:14amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:14am10' Great save denies Canada!By David HirstA great piece of play by Canada striker Tani Oluwaseyi.He turns in the area and then gets his shot away, which Morocco keeper Bono does really well to save.Morocco looks surprised by Canada's fast start.Canada playing with real intensity.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:06amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:06am4' Bright start from CanadaBy David HirstEarly corner for the co-hosts.It's punched clear by the Morocco keeper.But then the ball comes back into the area and Jonathan David sees a shot saved.Key EventSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:01amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 3:01amOff we go in Houston!By David HirstThe first round of 16 game kicks off.It's the final game to be hosted in Houston.Canada in all black, Morocco in all white.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 2:51amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 2:51amCanada the underdogsBy David HirstMorocco is unbeaten in 33 matches.Canada coach Jesse Marsch says Morocco has "literally zero weaknesses".Here come the teams, ready for the national anthems.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 2:43amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 2:43amFourth of July celebrations in HoustonBy David HirstAlthough it's Canada playing, there are plenty of American fans in Houston Stadium.Of course, it's July 4 in the US.We've just had a rousing version of the Star-Spangled Banner.Not sure the Canadian fans joined in.Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 2:38amSun 5 Jul 2026 at 2:38amDiaz yet to shine for MoroccoBy David Hirst(Getty Images)Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi says he is happy with the performances of Brahim Diaz.Diaz shone when Morocco won the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, scoring five goals.But the Real Madrid striker has struggled at this World Cup."The problem with elite players is that we always expect more from them," Ouahbi says."He has played a lot, he has already provided two decisive assists, and I hope he scores goals at this World Cup."Email address