Canada vs Morocco Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in World Cup Predictions
Canada and Morocco meet in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston, with a quarter-final place on the line. It's the first-ever knockout meeting between Les Rouges and the Atlas Lions, and our prediction for this match leans on Morocco's far greater experience at the business end of a World Cup.
For fans, Canada have already made history simply by getting here. They finished second in Group B before edging South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32 for the country's first-ever World Cup knockout win. Morocco, meanwhile, arrive as 2022 semi-finalists, having survived a 120-minute battle with the Netherlands on penalties to reach this stage.
With Canada still finding their feet in unfamiliar territory and Morocco holding the tournament pedigree, our prediction backs the Atlas Lions to advance. And we’re especially confident after Morocco survived both Brazil with a draw before knocking out Netherlands, a tournament favourite, in the RO32.
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Canada v Morocco Best Betting Odds
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4.7 | 3.4 | 1.8 |
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5.17 | 3.6 | 1.84 |
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4.98 | 3.46 | 1.78 |
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4.98 | 3.46 | 1.78 |
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5.17 | 3.6 | 1.84 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Canada and Morocco?
Our prediction for the Canada vs Morocco match is: Morocco wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 04/07/2026 between Canada and Morocco in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 21.97% for a win of Canada against Morocco with odds of 5.3 at Betsson.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Canada vs Morocco is 42.22% with odds of 3.6 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.81% chance ⭐ for a win of Morocco vs Canada with odds of 1.85 at 888Starz.
Canada vs Morocco Form
Canada and Morocco Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Jun 2026 - World Cup
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Jun 2026 - World Cup
12 Jun 2026 - World Cup
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jun 2026 - World Cup
12 Jun 2026 - World Cup
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
28 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Jun 2026 - World Cup
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
9 Sept 2025 - International Friendlies
5 Sept 2025 - International Friendlies
21 Jun 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Jun 2026 - World Cup
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
19 Jun 2026 - World Cup
13 Jun 2026 - World Cup
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
2 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
2 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
26 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Jun 2026 - World Cup
19 Jun 2026 - World Cup
13 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Jan 2026 - AFCON
14 Jan 2026 - AFCON
9 Jan 2026 - AFCON
Canada vs Morocco Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Dec 2022 - World Cup
Canada - Morocco: Form Analysis
Canada's route here has been dramatic rather than dominant. A 1-1 opening draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina was followed by a historic 6-0 thrashing of Qatar, before a 2-1 loss to Switzerland saw them finish second in Group B.
Their Round of 32 win over South Africa was a nervy, backs-to-the-wall affair, settled only by Stephen Eustáquio's stoppage-time strike in the 92nd minute.
Canada had never won a single World Cup match before that goal against South Africa.
Across their two previous tournaments, in 1986 and 2022, Canada lost every game they played, scoring twice and conceding twelve. That history of knockout inexperience is exactly what Morocco will look to exploit.
Morocco's own form tells a different story. They opened with a 1-1 draw against Brazil, then beat Scotland 1-0 before putting four past Haiti in a 4-2 win to finish second in Group C on seven points.
Their Round of 32 tie with the Netherlands went the full 120 minutes at 1-1, but Morocco held their nerve to win the shootout 3-2 and continue a knockout pedigree few nations at this tournament can match.
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Canada vs Morocco last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
O. Goodman
D. St. Clair
DefenderN. Sigur
L. De Fougerolles
A. Jones
J. Waterman
A. Davies
MidfielderJ. Shaffelburg
J. Osorio
M. Choiniere
ForwardA. Ahmed
P. David
C. Larin
J. Nelson
M. El Kajoui
A. Tagnaouti
DefenderZ. El Ouahdi
M. Saadane
Y. Belammari
A. Salah Eddine
R. Halhal
MidfielderS. Amrabat
C. Talbi
S. El Mourabet
G. Yassine
ForwardA. Amaimouni
A. El Kaabi
S. Rahimi
A. Sbai
Missing players
I. Kone
Canada & Morocco Squad Analysis
Canada's biggest storyline remains captain Alphonso Davies, who missed the entire group stage while recovering from a hamstring injury.
Davies only appeared as a 75th-minute substitute against South Africa, looking understandably short of full sharpness. With five days' rest since that outing, he should be closer to his best here, offering a genuine attacking boost down the left.
Jonathan David remains Canada's most reliable outlet in front of goal, while Stephen Eustáquio's stoppage-time heroics have made him the start of the tournament for the co-hosts.
Coach Jesse Marsch, in his first World Cup in charge, has built a side that competes physically but is still learning how to close out knockout football.
Morocco travel with the deepest squad experience in the draw, built around captain Achraf Hakimi.
Morocco, meanwhile, are adjusting to life under new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who replaced Walid Regragui (the man who led the 2022 semi-final run) just months before the tournament.
Despite the change, the spine of that historic Qatar squad remains, with Hakimi bombing forward from right-back and a group that has now navigated two separate high-pressure knockout tests without buckling.
Most goals and assists
Canada
Morocco
J. David
(3 Goals)
I. Saibari
(3 Goals)
N. Saliba
(2 Assists)
B. Diaz
(2 Assists)
Canada - Morocco Key Points
- Morocco are undefeated in the 2026 World Cup, winning two games and drawing Brazil and knocking out Netherlands.
- Morocco beat Canada in their last meeting, which happened to be the 2022 World Cup.
- Morocco have won eight of their last 11 games.
- Morocco have scored seven goals in their four World Cup games so far, netting goals in all four matches.
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Our Canada vs Morocco Prediction
Canada's run has been built on grit and one unforgettable stoppage-time moment, but knockout football is unfamiliar territory for a side that had never won a World Cup match before last weekend.
Morocco, by contrast, have already been to a semi-final and just survived a penalty shootout without losing their composure. With Davies still finding his fitness and Morocco's experience advantage clear across the pitch, our Canada vs Morocco prediction is that Morocco wins.
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