Liveticker | Canada - Morocco

S. Rahimi 82' A. Ounahi 50' A. Ounahi Houston Stadium(Sold out) Michael OliverFull-time: Canada 0-3 MoroccoMorocco proved to be extremely efficient and, despite a disappointing first half, deservedly progress to the quarter-finals. For hosts Canada, who were unable to convert their early dominance into anything tangible, their World Cup campaign is now over.© PAUL ELLISEnd of second halfFull-time90'+ 8That seals it!Morocco have a third goal! After another superb counter-attack, Díaz rolls the ball across to Rahimi, who keeps his composure and slots the ball home to make it 3-0.90'+ 8 Goal probability 17 % Distance to Goal 14.37 m90'+ 7It's not to beThe ball gets caught in the wall. That's probably that for the Canadians...90'+ 6Free-kick CanadaLes Rouges have a decent chance to have a shot at goal from around 25 yards out. 90'+ 4Canada refuse to give upThe co-hosts are not throwing in the towel and continue to push forward. There are around four minutes remaining.90'+ 1Stoppage timeCanada have an additional eight minutes to try and mount a stunning comeback. 88'Final changes for the co-hostsNelson and Osorio are on for the final few minutes. 87'Substitution87'Substitution87'No xG, no problemMorocco have only created an xG of 0.37 tonight, but that hasn't stopped them from scoring two excellent goals. xGoals00.620.372Goals87'Double change for Morocco They are making another double substitution to try and take a few seconds off the clock. Diop and goalscorer Ounahi are going off. 87'Substitution87'Substitution85'Almost 3-0!Ounahi floats a delicate cross into the centre for Rahimi, whose header strikes the underside of the crossbar and bounces down just in front of the goal line. That would have been game over.Ounahi does it again!What a lovely sweeping move that was! Following a swift counter, the ball goes to Díaz, who cuts inside the penalty area and lays it off to Ounahi. He then fires the ball into the top right corner of the net to break Canadian hearts. Morocco have one foot in the quarter-final...© Kevin C. Cox82' Goal probability 17 % Distance to Goal 13.73 m79'Bono to the rescue!Directly after the double substitution, David shoots from a central position and forces Bono into a save. The resulting corner kick then comes to nothing.78'Substitution78'Substitution77'Disappointing David runs up and balloons the free-kick well over the crossbar. 77'Free-kick CanadaAfter a foul by Amrabat on Eustáquio, Canada are awarded a free kick right on the edge of the Moroccan penalty area. There is probably no better position to be in!71'We're back underwayThe final 20 minutes are upon us. Canada are still yet to bring on captain Davies. No quarter givenIt's been a feisty contest so far in Houston, as is evidenced by the eight yellow cards and counting. © Lars Baron68'Break in playThe referee begins the second hydration break. 67'Another oneThe newly introduced Larin attempts to reach a very short back pass played by Hakimi to Bono, but the keeper gets to the ball ahead of the Canadian and is subsequently fouled. Larin is promptly yellow carded. 67'Yellow card66'OffsideAhmed plays the ball into the left channel to Buchanan, who has just strayed into an offside position. Chance wasted for Canada. 63'Canada also make a substitutionLarin comes on for Oluwaseyi as the co-hosts search for an equalising goal. 63'Substitution63'Double change for MoroccoHead coach Mohamed brings on Amrabat and Talbi for Bouaddi and Stuttgart's El Khannouss.63'Substitution63'Substitution62'Morocco growing into the gameWhile they haven't created a host of chances, the Atlas Lions are starting to enjoy more of the ball as we head into the final 30 minutes. Passes 209 339 60'Penalty appealAfter a long ball, De Fougerolles flicks it on to Buchanan, who goes down in the penalty area. However, as he was in an offside position, play continues with a free-kick for Morocco.58'Corner for CanadaThe Maple Leafs play a simple long ball forward and win a corner from it. It's delivered to the far post towards De Fougerolles, whose header poses no danger.Right place, right timeOunahi is completely unmarked at the edge of the Canada box and curls the ball into the bottom right corner to hand his side a 1-0 lead. © Kevin C. Cox55'Wasted chance On the counter, Díaz plays the ball somewhat inaccurately to Rahimi, whose cross is cleared for a corner. Unfortunately for Morocco, it comes to nothing.Morocco take the lead! From the resulting free-kick, the net ripples! Hakimi plays it low into the box, where Ounahi takes the ball first time from a central position and steers it low into the right corner with the inside of his foot. It's a brilliant finish, and just like that, Morocco lead against the run of play! © Molly Darlington50' Goal probability 11 % Distance to Goal 18.25 m49'Yellow for De FougerollesAt the other end of the pitch, De Fougerolles takes out Rahimi on the right flank and is booked. He also gives away a free-kick in a dangerous area...49'Yellow card47'Corner for CanadaOluwaseyi wins a corner for his side after a counter-attack. The corner is played short and ultimately finds De Fougerolles, who stretches to poke the ball over the bar.46'We're underway againWith no personnel changes, the second half gets underway.Kick-off!Half-timeHalf-time: Canada 0-0 MoroccoIn a largely chance-starved match, the two teams head to the dressing room goalless. The best opportunities so far have fallen to Canadian duo David and Oluwaseyi, both of whom have been denied by Bono. Morocco will be without star man Saibari in the second period, who had to leave the pitch in the 22nd minute due to injury. Will we see his new Bayern teammate Davies at some point? © Kevin C. Cox45'+ 6Stuttgart man bookedEl Khannouss goes in late on De Fougerolles and is shown a yellow card.45'+ 6Yellow card45'+ 3Stop-start gameThe match has been repeatedly interrupted by numerous small fouls in the final minutes, preventing any real sense of flow. There are just two minutes left to play before the break. 45'+ 1Stoppage timeThere will be six minutes of added time.45'Ounahi goes into the ref's bookThe Moroccan midfielder catches Ahmed's leg from behind and, as such, becomes the latest player to pick up a yellow card. 45'Yellow card43'Another bookingDavid holds Díaz back and receives a yellow card for the foul. 43'Yellow card43'Lacking a threatWith half-time quickly approaching, the Moroccans have not had a single touch in the opposition's penalty area. They will need to do significantly more to progress to the next round. 41'Emotions are running highAfter a foul, a small scuffle breaks out. Hakimi and Laryea both pick up a yellow card.40'Yellow card40'Yellow cardIs his World Cup over? Saibari has been Morocco's stand out player at the World Cup, but his afternoon came to a premature end after he appeared to pick up an injury. © Kevin C. Cox37'Too casualMazraoui loses the ball while dribbling down the left channel. Shortly after, he is put onto the back foot but is just about able to clear it into touch. That was a tad careless from the left-back.36'No dangerA corner from Eustáquio is once again cleared with ease by Morocco. 29'First Moroccan effortBombito's pass is misplaced and goes straight to the feet of Rahimi, who attempts a shot from around 20 yards. Crépeau holds onto the shot with relative ease, however. 27'Back underwayPlay resumes with a free-kick for the Moroccans.26'Morocco nullifiedThe 2022 World Cup semi-finalists have created nothing in front of goal so far. xGoals00.290Goals24'Drinks breakReferee Michael Oliver calls for the first hydration break.22'Saibari forced offThe new Bayern signing goes to the ground in some pain and has to be substituted off moments later after a brief spell of treatment. It's a bitter blow for Morocco...22'Substitution21'Early yellow card Oluwaseyi is stamped on by Halhal, who is subsequently booked. 20'Yellow card19'Nice combinationCanada combine well down the right flank, but Halhal is just about able to clear with a sliding tackle for a corner. The resulting corner kick finds De Fougerolles, whose header from a few yards out is blocked by a Moroccan player.Bright start from the co-hostsMorocco goalkeeper Bono has already been called into action. © Alex Slitz11'Huge chance!Ahmed plays the ball to Oluwaseyi in the penalty area, who skilfully leaves Halhal standing. Bono spreads himself wide in front of the Canadian and manages to prevent the shot from hitting the net. Best chance of the match so far! 7'Lively startAfter Morocco's early control, it is now Canada who are applying considerable pressure and pushing forward.5'First corner for CanadaLaryea drives down the left flank towards the penalty area and wins a corner against Díaz. Bono is able to punch it clear at the near post. The ball then falls to David, who fails to beat the Moroccan goalkeeper from a difficult angle.4'Seeking control early onMorocco have taken charge in the opening exchanges, retaining possession well. Houston is ready!Everything is set for the first Round of 16 tie in Texas. © Lars Baron1'The ball is rollingCanada get the game started in Houston after a false start. Kick-off!The anthems are playingThe two national anthems are ringing out, in just a few moments the ball will be rolling!The teams are coming outLed by referee Michael Oliver, both teams are now taking to the pitch.Starting line-up: MoroccoFormation:4-2-3-1The wait goes on for DaviesFor the fifth World Cup match in a row, the Bayern star is on the bench for Canada. Will Davies make an impact late in the game, just as he did against South Africa last time out? © ETIENNE LAURENTCanadians come out to warm upWith 30 minutes until kick-off, the atmosphere is slowly starting to crackle in Houston!© IMAGO/SAM WASSONMorocco have arrivedThe players have arrived at the Houston Stadium and are inspecting the pitch ahead of kick-off. © IMAGO/Michael Zemanek/ShutterstockMazraoui milestoneThe former Bayern Munich full-back is set to earn his 50th Moroccan cap tonight, and his 10th at a World Cup finals. © GABRIEL BOUYSMore on that Canada teamAlphonso Davies is named on the bench as Jesse Marsch makes three changes to the Canada side that started the round-of-32 win over South Africa. Luc De Fougerolles, Niko Sigur and Ali Ahmed come in, replacing Derek Cornelius, Nathan Saliba and Liam Millar.© IMAGO/BOB FRIDMore on that Morocco teamIsmael Saibari and Bilal El Khannouss keep their places in the starting XI as Morocco make one change to the team that defeated the Netherlands on penalties in the round of 32. Redouane Halhal comes in at centre-back, replacing Chadi Riad.© IMAGO/Netherlands v MaroccoStarting line-up: CanadaFormation:4-4-2Canada subsChoinière, Cornelius, P. David, Davies, Goodman, Jones, Larin, Millar, Nelson, Osorio, Saliba, Shaffelburg, St. Clair, WatermanMorocco subsAmaimouni-Echghouyab, Amrabat, Belammari, El Kaabi, Mourabet, El Ouahdi, El Kajoui, Rahimi, Riad, Saadane, Salah-Eddine, Sbaï, Tagnaouti, Talbi, YassineHead-to-head recordThe only previous competitive meeting came in the last World Cup in 2022, when Morocco won 2-1 in the group stage on their remarkable run to the semi-finals thanks to goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri. Canada's response was a Nayef Aguerd own goal. The only other encounters between the North American and North African nations were friendlies in 2016 (4-0 Morocco win) and 1994 (1-1 draw).© Matthias HangstHow they got here: MoroccoThe Atlas Lions needed a 91st-minute Issa Diop equaliser in Monterrey to cancel out Cody Gakpo's goal as the Atlas Lions took the Netherlands to extra-time and ultimately penalties, where Ismael Saibari netted the decisive spot-kick as Morocco won 3-2 to reach the last 16 for the second World Cup in a row.© IMAGOHow they got here: CanadaThe co-hosts came second in Group B before Stephen Eustáquio hit the only goal of the game in the 92nd minute to beat South Africa in the round of 32 as Canada won their maiden knockout game at a World Cup to reach the last 16 for the first time ever. Alphonso Davies made his first appearance of the tournament off the bench in Los Angeles.© Fran SantiagoWelcome!Follow all of the action as co-hosts Canada take on Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16, kicking off at 7pm CEST in Houston.