Canadian media is sensing a "miracle" to eliminate Morocco in the World Cup round of 16.

Following the well-deserved and dramatic qualification of the Moroccan national football team to the Round of 16 of the "2026 World Cup" after defeating the "Dutch Lions" in a penalty shootout (3-2), a state of "anticipation mixed with extreme caution and fear" prevailed in Canadian sports and media circles, according to what Hespress observed in its survey of several media outlets in the country on Wednesday.

Major Canadian newspapers and channels unanimously agreed that the clash of the "Atlas Lions" next Saturday at the "Houston Stadium" represents "the biggest and most terrifying obstacle" in the journey of the "Reds" (Les Rouges), especially after Morocco has once again proven to be a formidable force that commands great respect in global football.

The headlines from major media institutions in Canada reflected the level of technical and psychological apprehension that has begun to rise days before the decisive match, which is anticipated on Saturday starting at 6 PM.

The newspaper "The Globe and Mail" clearly spoke about "Moroccan superiority and the need for a miracle." In its analysis of the match, the paper published a realistic and harsh headline: "Canada is behind in every inch of the field and needs a miracle to defeat Morocco."

The same newspaper clarified that "the technical and tactical differences lean terrifyingly in favor of the Moroccan Lions." In another article, "The Globe and Mail" described Morocco as "the giant that Canada sought to challenge in the knockout stages" to understand its true size.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation "CBC Sports" described the upcoming clash in Houston as "colliding with a giant of modern football." The official network commented on the match saying: "Canada's magical journey in the World Cup now depends on taming one of the giants of modern football." It noted that "the Canadian euphoria" over the historic first qualification to the Round of 16 "may collide with a very solid Moroccan rock that melted the ambitions of the Dutch."