Canada and Morocco meet in a pivotal Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, July 4, with both teams vying for a spot in the knockout rounds. The game kicks off at 10:00 AM local time at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
Match Significance
Canada, ranked 40th in the world, comes into the match after a 1-0 loss to Belgium in their opener. Morocco, ranked 11th, drew 0-0 with Croatia in their first game. A win for either side would dramatically boost their chances of advancing from a group that also includes Belgium and Croatia.
How to Watch
In the United States, the match will be broadcast live on Fox and streamed on the Fox Sports app and FuboTV. In Canada, viewers can watch on TSN and RDS, with streaming available on TSN Direct and RDS Direct. In Morocco, the game airs on Arryadia and beIN Sports.
Kickoff times around the world: Eastern Time (ET) 1:00 PM, Pacific Time (PT) 10:00 AM, British Summer Time (BST) 6:00 PM, Central European Summer Time (CEST) 7:00 PM, and Morocco time (WEST) 6:00 PM.
Team News
Canada will rely on star striker Jonathan David, who scored 15 goals in qualifying, while Morocco's attack is led by Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi and Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech. Both teams are expected to field their strongest lineups.
According to FIFA match analyst James Williams, “This is a must-win for Canada if they want to stay alive. Morocco will be confident after holding Croatia, but they need to be more clinical in front of goal.”
Historical Context
This is only the second meeting between the two nations. Their first encounter was a friendly in 2016, which Morocco won 4-0. Canada has never advanced past the group stage in their two previous World Cup appearances (1986 and 2022).
The match referee is announced as Nestor Pitana from Argentina, who officiated the 2018 World Cup final.
