If you missed the Round of 16 battle between Canada and Morocco at Houston Stadium, you don't have to stay in the dark. Because the final whistle has just blown, official highlight packages are dropping right now.
To catch all the goals, near-misses, and crucial VAR decisions, your best bet is to look directly to FOX's premium World Cup coverage. As the exclusive English-language broadcaster for the tournament in the United States, they provide the quickest and highest-quality recaps available.
For a complete, updated directory of where to stream on-demand game footage, check out Goal's comprehensive guide on how to watch full match replays and highlights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This hub will keep you completely up to speed on every single matchday as the tournament progresses.
What is the next FIFA World Cup game?
The next game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is Paraguay vs France, kicking off on July 4, at 22:00 PM BST / 17:00 PM ET at Philadelphia Stadium.
READ MORE: Watch Paraguay vs France
What time did Canada vs Morocco kick off?
Confirmed team news & squads
Canada vs Morocco lineups



Starting XI

Substitutes
Manager
- J. Marsch
- M. Ouahbi
Canada confirmed starting XI: Maxime Crépeau; Alistair Johnston, Moïse Bombito, Luc de Fougerolles, Richie Laryea; Tajon Buchanan, Niko Sigur, Stephen Eustáquio (captain), Ali Ahmed; Jonathan David, Tani Oluwaseyi. Coach: Jesse Marsch.
Morocco confirmed starting XI: Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi (captain), Issa Diop, Reda Halhal, Noussair Mazraoui; Neil El Aynaoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi; Brahim Díaz, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss; Ismael Saibari. Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi.
Canada vs Morocco Live Streams
Canada vs Morocco will be broadcast live in the United States on FOX and Telemundo. Both of these channels are available to live stream on Fubo who offer new customers a free five day trial of their service. Further ways to live stream the action live from Houston can be found in the table below.
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How to watch Canada vs Morocco with a VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
GeminiIs Canada vs Morocco on FOX or FS1?
Canada vs Morocco from the Round of 16 is being broadcast live on the main FOX network (as well as streaming on the Fox One and Fox Sports apps), rather than FS1.
Is the game on Telemundo or Universo?
Today's Canada vs Morocco game is on Telemundo in the United States.
Who are the commentators on the TV coverage?
Derek Rae and former England goalkeeper Rob Green are FOX's commentary team.
Alejandro Figueredo and Jaime Macías Alarcón commentate for Telemundo.
Canada vs Morocco Match Preview
Canada and Morocco meet at Houston Stadium on Saturday, July 4 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
Jesse Marsch's side made history by reaching this stage for the first time at a men's World Cup, edging past South Africa on a stoppage-time Stephen Eustáquio winner. The Porto midfielder's goal capped a cagey but emotionally charged 1-0 victory in Los Angeles.
Morocco arrive in Houston carrying the weight of genuine continental expectation. The Atlas Lions survived a dramatic Round of 32 tie against the Netherlands, with Issa Diop's 91st-minute equaliser forcing extra time before Morocco prevailed 3-2 on penalties.
Marsch has not hidden his respect for the opposition. Speaking ahead of the match, the Canadian coach described preparing for Morocco as "a gory, horrible nightmare," adding: "They're too good." That candour reflects the scale of the task facing a Canada side ranked 23 places below their opponents.
For Morocco, this is familiar territory. The Atlas Lions were the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final when they did so in 2022, and their presence in the knockout rounds four years later surprises nobody. Ismael Saibari, who scored three goals in the group stage and has since sealed a move to Bayern Munich, is among the most dangerous attackers left in the tournament.
Canada will be without Ismael Kone, who broke his leg against Qatar in the group stage. The fitness of Alphonso Davies, who has not played a single minute at this World Cup after a recurring injury, remains the central question around Marsch's team selection.
Form
Canada have won two, drawn two, and lost one of their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 1-0 World Cup victory over South Africa on June 28, secured by Eustáquio's late winner. They beat Qatar 6-0 earlier in the tournament but fell 2-1 to Switzerland in their final group game. A 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina and a 1-1 friendly draw with Ireland complete the five-match run. Canada have scored nine goals and conceded three across that sequence.
Morocco are unbeaten across their last five matches, winning three and drawing two. Their most recent outing ended 1-1 against the Netherlands on June 30, a result that sent them through on penalties. Before that, they beat Haiti 4-2 and Scotland 1-0 in the group stage, drew 1-1 with Brazil, and drew 1-1 with Norway in a pre-tournament friendly. The Atlas Lions have scored eight goals and conceded five across those five games.
Head-to-Head Record
In men's international football, Canada and Morocco have faced each other 4 times. Canada has never beaten Morocco, with the Atlas Lions holding the upper hand historically.
Date | Competition | Match | Result |
December 1, 2022 | FIFA World Cup (Group Stage) | Canada vs. Morocco | 1–2 (Morocco Win) |
October 11, 2016 | International Friendly | Morocco vs. Canada | 4–0 (Morocco Win) |
June 1, 1994 | International Friendly | Canada vs. Morocco | 1–1 (Draw) |
October 24, 1984 | International Friendly | Morocco vs. Canada | 3–2 (Morocco Win) |
Who does the winner play in the Round of 16?
The winner of this Canada vs Morocco game will play the winner of Paraguay vs France, which takes place later today in Philadelphia.
Confirmed kits
Canada wear their second-choice strip, which is all black. Their goalkeeper wears an all-yellow kit.
Morocco also wear their second strip, which is all white. The Atlas Lions goalkeeper wears a neon green kit.
The match officials wear light red.
Weather
Canada and Morocco play in a climate-controlled, indoors environment at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Outside the stadium, the temperature will be 91°F (33°C) at kick-off, rising to 95°F (35°C) by full-time, with the humidity being 54% at the start of the game, falling to 48% by the final whistle. It will be sunny with light winds from the south-south-east.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Canada vs Morocco today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.



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