World Cup 2026 / round of 16: When will Morocco play Canada?

29.06.26 AP World Cup

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Achraf Hakimi and his teammates have secured their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout win over the Netherlands late Monday night.

The clash between Morocco and the Netherlands took place at the Monterrey Stadium as part of the 2026 World Cup round of 32.

The Atlas Lions punched their ticket to the next round after a fierce battle against the Dutch. Mohamed Wahbi’s men prevailed in the penalty shootout (3-2) after a 1-1 draw at the end of regular time and extra time.

The Netherlands went ahead in the 72nd minute thanks to Cody Gakpo. Just when it seemed the Dutch were on course for the next round, Morocco equalized in the dying moments courtesy of Issa Diop, who found the back of the net in stoppage time.

No goals were scored during extra time, forcing both sides into a penalty shootout. The Atlas Lions ultimately had the last word (3-2), buoyed by Yassine Bounou’s decisive saves and Ismael Saibari’s winning spot kick.

When will Morocco vs. Canada be played?

Morocco will face Canada in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The match is scheduled for this Saturday and will kick off at 17:00 GMT.

2026 World Cup: summary, goals and result of Morocco vs Netherlands (1-1, 3-2 pens)

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