FIFA World Cup: Co-hosts Canada will clash with 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in the first round of 16 clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Houston stadium on Saturday.
Canada are coming to the contest after registering a thrilling 1-0 win against South Africa in the round of 32 clash. They finished second in the group stage with an opening draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina followed by a resounding victory over Qatar.
Morocco's road to the Round of 16 has been challenging, with five-time winners Brazil their first opponents and a hugely creditable 1-1 draw secured. Second place in Group C saw the Atlas Lions paired with three-time finalists the Netherlands in the Round of 32. An energy-sapping 120 minutes in Monterrey was decided in a hugely dramatic penalty shootout, with veteran goalkeeper Yassine Bounou producing a crucial stop from Crysencio Summerville allowing Ismael Saibari to fire home the decisive kick.
