1/8 ·
Canada
4-4-2
Jesse Marsch
HT: 0-0
Morocco
4-2-3-1
Mohamed Ouahbi
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–3
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Canada
4-4-2 · Jesse Marsch
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Morocco
4-2-3-1 · Mohamed Ouahbi
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For readers in Albania, it was the kind of knockout-stage outcome that rewards patience: a tight first half, then a clear shift in momentum once Morocco found the first goal.
Jesse Marsch set Canada up in a 4-4-2, while Mohamed Ouahbi's Morocco started in a 4-2-3-1. That shape difference mattered most in the second half, when Morocco were able to stretch the match and keep Canada chasing. The scoreline at 0-0 after 45 minutes suggested a contest still waiting for its defining moment, but the away side's three goals gave the final a one-sided finish. With the match played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Morocco handled the decisive phase better and kept the pressure on until the end.
The first breakthrough came in the 50th minute, when Morocco moved in front and changed the tone of the tie. The second goal arrived in the 82nd minute, giving the away side the cushion that made the closing stages feel settled. The third came in the 90th minute and confirmed the margin. Across the game, the discipline was tested as the cards mounted: Canada collected yellow cards in the 40th, 43rd, 49th and 67th minutes, while Morocco were booked in the 20th, 40th, 45th, 45th, 50th and 82nd minutes. That pattern fits a match that became more stretched and more physical as the scoreline opened up.
NRG Stadium provided the setting for a knockout tie that changed quickly once Morocco scored, and the attendance of 68777 underlined the scale of the occasion. Canada could not turn their 4-4-2 into a comeback after the break, while Morocco's 4-2-3-1 gave them the structure to stay organised and finish strongly. For fans in Albania following through SuperSport Albania or RTSH, the match offered a straightforward lesson in tournament football: one goal can transform the rhythm of a tie, and Morocco made sure of the rest with two more late strikes.
The final minutes only strengthened Morocco's control, and that late surge will shape how this result is remembered when the competition moves on.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
South Africa/Canada and Netherlands/Morocco will meet at NRG Stadium in Houston with a place in the World Cup Final Stage 1/8 waiting at the end of Saturday 04 July, 19:00 CEST. For supporters in Albania, the timing fits a prime viewing window, and the match can be followed through SuperSport Albania or RTSH. In a one-off knockout setting, the opening moments will matter as much as the final spell, because neither side will be able to rely on a second chance in Houston.
The format gives this tie a sharp edge. World Cup Final Stage 1/8 leaves no room for a slow start, and that should push both teams to play with clarity rather than caution. At NRG Stadium, the atmosphere in Houston will add to the sense that every duel, every transition and every set piece could shape the outcome. For Albania-based viewers, the appeal is straightforward: this is the kind of global knockout night that turns into a test of nerve long before the last whistle.
South Africa/Canada will arrive with the weight of the occasion on their shoulders, while Netherlands/Morocco will face the same pressure from the opposite side of the bracket. The names alone make this a meeting with real international reach, and the competition name adds to that scale. In a round such as 1/8, margins tend to be small, and the side that settles faster at NRG Stadium is likely to gain the early control that knockout football usually rewards.
NRG Stadium will therefore host a contest built on pressure, timing and discipline, with South Africa/Canada and Netherlands/Morocco both knowing the round leaves no margin for recovery. For Albania, the fixture offers a clear headline event on Saturday night, and the 19:00 CEST kickoff should make it one of the standout international watches of the day. In a match of this scale, the team that manages the tension at the right moments will be the one that takes the next step in the World Cup Final Stage.
For a knockout tie with the World Cup Final Stage 1/8 label, the stakes are simple: progress or stop. The venue, the timing and the broadcast window all point toward a high-profile night, and the outcome will shape the path beyond Houston.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Canada: 44%, Morocco: 56%.
Soufiane Rahimi managed to score from an easy position.
Samir El Mourabet made the key pass for the goal!
Brahim Diaz provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Soufiane Rahimi scores with the left foot!
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jacob Shaffelburg is penalised for pushing Soufiane Rahimi
Goal kick for Morocco
Alistair Johnston from Canada sends an effort wide of target
Alistair Johnston goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Alistair Johnston but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Alistair Johnston finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Soufiane Rahimi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jacob Shaffelburg is blocked
Soufiane Rahimi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jayden Nelson is blocked
The referee signals a free kick as Soufiane Rahimi from Morocco trips Jacob Shaffelburg
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sofyan Amrabat from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada takes a short corner kick from the left.
Neil El Aynaoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luc De Fougerolles wins an air challenge against Soufiane Rahimi
Maxime Crepeau is penalised for pushing Yassine Bounou
Yassine Bounou from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada takes a short corner kick from the left.
Achraf Hakimi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada are trying to create something here.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luc De Fougerolles makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Neil El Aynaoui makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Soufiane Rahimi from Morocco trips Jonathan Osorio
Soufiane Rahimi wins an air challenge against Luc De Fougerolles
Cyle Larin hand-balls
Cyle Larin controls the ball with his hand
The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added
Sofyan Amrabat successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jonathan Osorio is blocked
The cross by Jacob Shaffelburg from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Redouane Halhal from Morocco trips Promise David
Ball possession: Canada: 42%, Morocco: 58%.
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Luc De Fougerolles wins an air challenge against Soufiane Rahimi
Promise David is penalised for pushing Yassine Bounou
Yassine Bounou from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tajon Buchanan is leaving the field to be replaced by Jayden Nelson in a tactical substitution.
Niko Sigur is leaving the field to be replaced by Jonathan Osorio in a tactical substitution.
Azzedine Ounahi is leaving the field to be replaced by Samir El Mourabet in a tactical substitution.
Issa Diop is leaving the field to be replaced by Marwane Saadane in a tactical substitution.
Sofyan Amrabat is penalised for pushing Jonathan David
Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Neil El Aynaoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
Neil El Aynaoui from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada takes a short corner kick from the left.
Redouane Halhal relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada are trying to create something here.
CROSSBAR! A header from Soufiane Rahimi hits the crossbar!
The cross by Azzedine Ounahi from Morocco successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Morocco start a counter attack
Ball possession: Canada: 40%, Morocco: 60%.
Safe hands from Yassine Bounou as he comes out and claims the ball
Soufiane Rahimi wins an air challenge against Luc De Fougerolles
Safe hands from Yassine Bounou as he comes out and claims the ball
Issa Diop successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jonathan David is blocked
The referee signals a free kick as Brahim Diaz from Morocco trips Jacob Shaffelburg
Issa Diop wins an air challenge against Jonathan David
Chemsdine Talbi made the key pass for the goal!
Brahim Diaz provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Azzedine Ounahi scores with the right foot!
Morocco start a counter attack
The referee signals a free kick as Sofyan Amrabat from Morocco trips Stephen Eustaquio
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Canada: 39%, Morocco: 61%.
Promise David is penalised for pushing Noussair Mazraoui
Azzedine Ounahi from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Tajon Buchanan shoots from outside the box, but Yassine Bounou has it under control
Tajon Buchanan tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Yassine Bounou
Goal kick for Morocco
Richie Laryea is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Shaffelburg in a tactical substitution.
Ali Ahmed is leaving the field to be replaced by Promise David in a tactical substitution.
Jonathan David goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Sofyan Amrabat from Morocco goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Stephen Eustaquio
Noussair Mazraoui from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Canada takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Canada: 38%, Morocco: 62%.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sofyan Amrabat makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Morocco are in control of the ball.
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ali Ahmed wins an air challenge against Soufiane Rahimi
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Canada: 38%, Morocco: 62%.
Today's attendance is 68777
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Yellow card for Cyle Larin
Cyle Larin is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Cyle Larin commits a rough foul on Yassine Bounou
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Richie Laryea from Canada is ruled offside
Ball possession: Canada: 38%, Morocco: 62%.
The referee signals a free kick as Ali Ahmed from Canada trips Brahim Diaz
Moise Bombito from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luc De Fougerolles relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tani Oluwaseyi is leaving the field to be replaced by Cyle Larin in a tactical substitution.
Bilal El Khannouss is leaving the field to be replaced by Chemsdine Talbi in a tactical substitution.
Ayyoub Bouaddi is leaving the field to be replaced by Sofyan Amrabat in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada trips Ayyoub Bouaddi
Tani Oluwaseyi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luc De Fougerolles wins an air challenge against Soufiane Rahimi
Tajon Buchanan from Canada is ruled offside
Ball possession: Canada: 36%, Morocco: 64%.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Noussair Mazraoui from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Canada takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Noussair Mazraoui successfully blocks the shot
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada swings in the corner from the left.
Ayyoub Bouaddi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada are trying to create something here.
Achraf Hakimi is penalised for pushing Richie Laryea
Soufiane Rahimi wins an air challenge against Luc De Fougerolles
Ali Ahmed wins an air challenge against Achraf Hakimi
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Canada
Ali Ahmed relieves the pressure with a clearance
Achraf Hakimi swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Canada: 34%, Morocco: 66%.
Moise Bombito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Morocco start a counter attack
Richie Laryea makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Soufiane Rahimi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Soufiane Rahimi from Morocco is ruled offside
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ali Ahmed makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Issa Diop wins an air challenge against Tani Oluwaseyi
Redouane Halhal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brahim Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Achraf Hakimi provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Azzedine Ounahi from Morocco beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Ball possession: Canada: 33%, Morocco: 67%.
Yellow card for Luc De Fougerolles
Luc De Fougerolles is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Luc De Fougerolles from Canada trips Soufiane Rahimi
Goal kick for Morocco
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Niko Sigur from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada takes a short corner kick from the left.
Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada are trying to create something here.
Azzedine Ounahi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Richie Laryea relieves the pressure with a clearance
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alistair Johnston makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luc De Fougerolles relieves the pressure with a clearance
Achraf Hakimi wins an air challenge against Luc De Fougerolles
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Canada: 33%, Morocco: 67%.
Achraf Hakimi wins an air challenge against Ali Ahmed
Yellow card for Bilal El Khannouss
Bilal El Khannouss is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Bilal El Khannouss commits a rough foul on Luc De Fougerolles
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Morocco are in control of the ball.
Tani Oluwaseyi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Niko Sigur is penalised for pushing Redouane Halhal
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Jonathan David from Canada trips Azzedine Ounahi
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Yellow card for Azzedine Ounahi
Azzedine Ounahi is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Azzedine Ounahi commits a rough foul on Ali Ahmed
Ball possession: Canada: 34%, Morocco: 66%.
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luc De Fougerolles relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Achraf Hakimi from Morocco successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Yellow card for Jonathan David
Jonathan David is shown a yellow card by the referee
Jonathan David from Canada goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Brahim Diaz
Morocco are in control of the ball.
Bilal El Khannouss is penalised for pushing Niko Sigur
Niko Sigur makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Achraf Hakimi wins an air challenge against Tani Oluwaseyi
The referee shows Richie Laryea the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The referee shows Achraf Hakimi the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Ball possession: Canada: 38%, Morocco: 62%.
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Achraf Hakimi is penalised for pushing Richie Laryea
The referee signals a free kick as Niko Sigur from Canada trips Azzedine Ounahi
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Obstruction as Moise Bombito cuts off the run of Noussair Mazraoui. A free-kick is awarded.
Ayyoub Bouaddi from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Canada takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Luc De Fougerolles is penalised for pushing Ayyoub Bouaddi
Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada swings in the corner from the right.
Ball possession: Canada: 38%, Morocco: 62%.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Noussair Mazraoui wins an air challenge against Tajon Buchanan
Redouane Halhal could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Canada are in control of the ball.
Soufiane Rahimi is penalised for pushing Luc De Fougerolles
Soufiane Rahimi from Morocco is ruled offside
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Luc De Fougerolles is penalised for pushing Noussair Mazraoui
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Morocco take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Canada: 38%, Morocco: 62%.
Neil El Aynaoui makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Soufiane Rahimi shoots from outside the box, but Maxime Crepeau has it under control
Soufiane Rahimi tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Maxime Crepeau
Moise Bombito could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Canada are in control of the ball.
Alistair Johnston is penalised for pushing Bilal El Khannouss
Noussair Mazraoui wins an air challenge against Tajon Buchanan
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Canada: 39%, Morocco: 61%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Jonathan David is penalised for pushing Redouane Halhal
Neil El Aynaoui from Morocco concedes a foul on Niko Sigur but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Safe hands from Yassine Bounou as he comes out and claims the ball
Ismael Saibari is injured and is replaced by Soufiane Rahimi.
Ismael Saibari is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Yellow card for Redouane Halhal
Redouane Halhal is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Redouane Halhal commits a rough foul on Tani Oluwaseyi
Ball possession: Canada: 31%, Morocco: 69%.
Stephen Eustaquio makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Achraf Hakimi successfully blocks the shot
Alistair Johnston from Canada heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada swings in the corner from the right.
Redouane Halhal relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada are trying to create something here.
Ismael Saibari from Morocco is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Richie Laryea from Canada trips Achraf Hakimi
The referee signals a free kick as Richie Laryea from Canada trips Achraf Hakimi
Ball possession: Canada: 35%, Morocco: 65%.
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Redouane Halhal relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada are trying to create something here.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
Reckless challenge there. Tajon Buchanan commits a rough foul on Azzedine Ounahi
Tani Oluwaseyi send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
Issa Diop relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Tani Oluwaseyi as he directs a shot on target, but Yassine Bounou saves it
Ali Ahmed creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Neil El Aynaoui could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Issa Diop creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Canada are trying to create something here.
Tajon Buchanan is penalised for pushing Noussair Mazraoui
Ball possession: Canada: 34%, Morocco: 66%.
Goal kick for Morocco
Jonathan David wins an air challenge against Noussair Mazraoui
The referee signals a free kick as Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada trips Issa Diop
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Alistair Johnston wins an air challenge against Azzedine Ounahi
Noussair Mazraoui from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Issa Diop wins an air challenge against Jonathan David
Neil El Aynaoui from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yassine Bounou from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luc De Fougerolles wins an air challenge against Azzedine Ounahi
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada swings in the corner from the right.
Redouane Halhal relieves the pressure with a clearance
Issa Diop from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Jonathan David as he directs a shot on target, but Yassine Bounou saves it
Luc De Fougerolles creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Ali Ahmed from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Yassine Bounou from Morocco intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Canada: 27%, Morocco: 73%.
Brahim Diaz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada are trying to create something here.
Tajon Buchanan is penalised for pushing Azzedine Ounahi
Morocco take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Brahim Diaz from Morocco trips Ali Ahmed
Goal kick for Morocco
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Canada kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Houston Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Houston Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Houston Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Houston Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Houston Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Houston Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Albania have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Albania broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Albania is at 19:00 CEST on Saturday 4 July 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Albania have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Albania broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
There have been no recent head-to-head results listed between 2A/2B and 1F/2C in the last 8 meetings.
This is World Cup Final Stage, Round 1, at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,777
Minute
90+5'
Winner
Morocco
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