Canada’s historic run at the 2026 World Cup has ended. Morocco beat Les Rouges 3–0 in the Round of 16 on Saturday 4 July at NRG Stadium in Houston, closing out Canada’s best-ever World Cup campaign.
Canada had reached the Round of 16 for the first time in their history after Stephen Eustaquio’s 95th-minute strike sealed a 1–0 win over South Africa in the Round of 32 on 28 June, per NBC News. This guide recaps Canada’s full tournament run, from the group stage to the Round of 16 exit.
How Canada’s World Cup run ended
Morocco eliminated Canada 3–0 in the Round of 16, ending the co-hosts’ run at their first-ever World Cup knockout stage. The result sent Morocco through to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive World Cup, per FIFA.
- 50th minute: Azzedine Ounahi turned in a low ball off Achraf Hakimi’s free-kick to put Morocco 1–0 up.
- 82nd minute: Ounahi doubled his tally with a right-footed finish from a Brahim Diaz pass, making it 2–0.
- Stoppage time: Diaz set up Soufiane Rahimi for a third goal that put the result beyond doubt.
The match was a physical affair, with eight yellow cards issued, four to each side. Morocco’s Ismael Saibari also went off injured in the first half, per NBC Sports.
Canada’s full 2026 World Cup results
Canada’s tournament produced two wins, one draw and two losses across the group stage and knockout rounds. The table below tracks every fixture, from the opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Round of 16 exit against Morocco.
| Canada fixture | Date & venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Fri 12 June — Toronto (BMO Field) | 1–1 draw |
| Canada vs Qatar | Thu 18 June — Vancouver (BC Place) | 6–0 win |
| Switzerland vs Canada | Wed 24 June — Vancouver (BC Place) | 2–1 loss |
| Canada vs South Africa | Sun 28 June — Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium) | 1–0 win (Round of 32) |
| Canada vs Morocco | Sat 4 July — Houston (NRG Stadium) | 0–3 loss (Round of 16, elimination) |
How Canada reached the Round of 16
Canada’s run to a first-ever World Cup knockout stage started with two historic firsts in the group stage. A 1–1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina delivered Les Rouges’ first-ever World Cup point, and a 6–0 win over Qatar gave them their first-ever World Cup victory, per Olympics.com.
Canada finished second in Group B behind Switzerland with four points from three matches. Stephen Eustaquio’s 95th-minute strike then sealed a 1–0 win over South Africa in the Round of 32 on 28 June, sending Canada into the knockout rounds for the first time in their history, per FIFA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far did Canada go at the 2026 World Cup?
Canada reached the Round of 16, the furthest they have ever gone at a World Cup, before losing to Morocco 0–3 on 4 July at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Who eliminated Canada from the World Cup?
Morocco eliminated Canada, winning the Round of 16 match 3–0 at NRG Stadium in Houston on 4 July. The win sent Morocco through to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive World Cup.
What was the score between Canada and Morocco?
Morocco won 3–0. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice in the second half, and Soufiane Rahimi added a third goal in stoppage time.
How did Canada reach the Round of 16?
Canada finished runners-up in Group B with four points and beat South Africa 1–0 in the Round of 32 thanks to Stephen Eustaquio’s 95th-minute goal.
Where did Canada play their World Cup matches?
Canada played their group-stage and Round of 32 matches in Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles. Their World Cup ended at NRG Stadium in Houston, where Morocco won the Round of 16 match 3–0.
Sources
- FIFA — Canada v Morocco match centre (Round of 16, 0–3)
- FIFA — Canada 0–3 Morocco match report and highlights
- ESPN — Canada 0–3 Morocco final score
- Team Canada (Olympic.ca) — Canada’s FIFA World Cup journey ends with Round of 16 loss to Morocco
- FIFA — South Africa v Canada match centre (Round of 32)
- NBC News — Canada vs South Africa Round of 32 live blog
- Olympics.com — Canada at FIFA World Cup 2026: results and standings
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