Canada
Morocco
Canada
Morocco
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In their latest World Cup match, Canada faced South Africa and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. This win marked a positive turn after a loss to Switzerland, showcasing their ability to bounce back.
Match statistics (South Africa vs Canada):
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Morocco played to a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in their most recent World Cup outing. This result followed a strong performance against Haiti, where they won 4-2, demonstrating their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Netherlands vs Morocco):
In a decisive Round of 16 clash, Morocco triumphed over Canada with a convincing 3-0 victory, showcasing their tactical prowess and clinical finishing.
The match began with a tense atmosphere, but it was Morocco who found their rhythm after the break. A. Ounahi opened the scoring in the 50th minute, capitalizing on a well-timed assist from A. Hakimi. This goal shifted the momentum firmly in Morocco's favor, as they began to control the midfield, evidenced by their 55% possession.
Despite Canada’s attempts to respond, including a total of 11 shots, only 3 were on target, while Morocco managed 4 from 5 attempts. The Canadian side struggled to convert their chances, and their frustration was palpable as they accumulated 24 fouls compared to Morocco's 14.
Ounahi struck again in the 82nd minute, doubling the lead and effectively sealing the game. S. Rahimi added a third in stoppage time, further emphasizing Morocco's dominance. Both teams received 4 yellow cards, reflecting the intensity of the match, but it was Morocco's tactical discipline that ultimately prevailed.
This victory propels Morocco into the quarter-finals, where they will look to build on this impressive performance, while Canada will need to regroup and reflect on missed opportunities.
Canada has shown a mixed performance in their last 10 matches, with a record of 4 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws. They scored a total of 9 goals, averaging 0.9 goals per game, while conceding 3 goals, averaging 0.3 goals against per game. In contrast, Morocco has been more consistent, with 6 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, scoring 7 goals and conceding 4, averaging 1.75 goals for and 1.0 against per game.
In their last encounter on July 4, 2026, Canada lost to Morocco 0-3, which reflects their struggles against this opponent historically.
In terms of statistics, Canada has an expected goals (xG) of 0.86 in their last match against Morocco, while Morocco had an xG of 0.78. This indicates that Canada had slightly more offensive opportunities, but they failed to convert them into goals. Additionally, Canada had 11 corner kicks compared to Morocco's 1, showcasing their ability to create set-piece opportunities. However, they also committed 24 fouls, which could indicate a lack of discipline under pressure.
Morocco's performance has been bolstered by their effective counter-attacking style, which has allowed them to capitalize on their chances, as seen in their previous matches where they maintained a higher possession percentage and created more shots on target.
Morocco is likely to adopt a defensive approach while looking for quick counter-attacks, leveraging their pace and technical skills. Canada will need to improve their finishing and discipline to avoid conceding more goals, as they have struggled to convert their chances in previous encounters.
M. Crepeau
G
A. Johnston
D
M. Bombito
D
D. Cornelius
D
R. Laryea
D
T. Buchanan
M
N. Saliba
M
S. Eustaquio
M
L. Millar
M
J. David
F
T. Oluwaseyi
F
Bono
G
A. Hakimi
D
I. Diop
D
C. Riad
D
N. Mazraoui
D
A. Bouaddi
M
N. El Aynaoui
M
B. Diaz
M
A. Ounahi
M
B. El Khannouss
M
I. Saibari
F
