Morocco against Canada with memories of Qatar .. and these are the tickets to the quarter-finals.
The Moroccan national team has scheduled a match against its Canadian counterpart in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, following its well-deserved qualification at the expense of the Netherlands through penalties (3-2), after the original and extra time ended in a draw (1-1). Meanwhile, the Canadian team secured its spot in the same round by defeating South Africa with a goal to nil.
This match recalls the last encounter between the two teams in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, when the "Atlas Lions" triumphed with a score of (2-1), before the rematch takes place next Saturday in a new test for reaching the quarter-finals.
Said Rziki, a sports analyst, stated that "the Moroccan national football team has marked a very good and distinguished path in the group stage, having managed to achieve a draw with the Brazilian team and won against Scotland and Haiti, thus earning seven points."
Rziki added, in an analysis for Hespress, that this distinguished path was confirmed after the national team achieved an important victory over the Dutch team in a strong match, considering that the Moroccan team presented a very beautiful display and remarkable levels of football in this encounter, successfully imposing its style and stealing possession from the Dutch team, which has been characterized by this trait for years.
These indicators confirm, according to the same sports analyst, that the Moroccan team is fully capable of continuing this positive path, relying on the strong performance and distinguished displays it has shown in its recent matches.
He continued: "All eyes are now on the upcoming match that will bring Morocco together with Canada, a match that takes place knowing the remarkable development of the Canadian team and its possession of good elements," pointing out that although everyone talks about the Canadian team as a strong and highly organized team with a high and distinguished competitive level, the Moroccan team has, on the other hand, shown a tactical face and a disciplined and high level of play.