Round of 16

Canada
0–3
Full Time
Morocco
NRG Stadium · Houston· Ref: Michael Oliver, England
Win ProbabilityPre-match model
33%
Canada
16%
Draw
51%
Morocco
Model confidence:high
Model Inputs
- Canada: 4pts, 3 played
- Morocco: 7pts, 3 played
- Canada form: WLWD
- Morocco form: WWWD
- H2H: 1 historical matches
- Canada host nation advantage
Match Statistics
CanadaMorocco
0.86Expected Goals (xG)0.78
45%Possession55%
11 (3)Shots (on target)5 (4)
357 (76%)Passes (accuracy)472 (82%)
11Corners1
24Fouls14
4Yellow Cards4
1Saves3
0Tackles0
Analysis & Intelligence
Data CrunchJul 4
Canada 0–3 Morocco: xG Parity Masks Clinical Finishing
Morocco's Round of 16 victory over Canada defied expected goals data. Despite near-identical xG, clinical finishing and defensive lapses decided World Cup 2026.
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Pre-MatchJul 2
Canada vs Morocco: Atlas Lions Favored in Houston Knockout
Canada faces Morocco in World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Morocco enters with 7pts and superior form, while Canada seeks redemption after mixed group stage results from Houston.
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