Canada are out of the 2026 World Cup. Azzedine Ounahi’s second-half double drove Morocco to a 3–0 win in the Round of 16 in Houston on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and Canada became the first of the three co-hosts to be eliminated.
This guide recaps the result, how Morocco pulled clear, and what the run means for Canada.
Is Canada Out of the World Cup?
Yes. Canada lost 3–0 to Morocco in Round of 16 Match 90 at NRG Stadium and are eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026. It still stands as the deepest run in Canada’s World Cup history. Here is how the knockout bracket works.
Canada had finished second in Group B and then won their first-ever World Cup knockout match, beating South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32. See the full Canada match schedule at the World Cup and the Group B fixtures and standings.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Result | Canada 0–3 Morocco (Round of 16, Match 90) |
| Date | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Venue | Houston (NRG Stadium) |
| Goals | Ounahi 2 (second half), Morocco |
| Outcome | Morocco advance to the quarter-finals; Canada eliminated |
How Morocco Knocked Canada Out
After a cagey, goalless first half, Morocco stepped up after the break. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice in the second half as the 2022 semi-finalists pulled clear and ran out 3–0 winners to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Canada were bidding for a first World Cup quarter-final but could not find a way past a Morocco side they knew well from Qatar 2022, where the two had also met.
- Morocco: the 2022 semi-finalists and Group C runners-up, who reached this tie by beating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties (1-1) in the Round of 32.
- Canada: second in Group B, then a landmark 1-0 win over South Africa in the Round of 32 – their first knockout victory at any World Cup.
What the Run Means for Canada
Morocco march on to the quarter-finals. For Canada, the tournament ends in the last 16, but reaching this stage on home soil – with a first-ever knockout win along the way – is comfortably the best World Cup campaign in the country’s history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canada out of the World Cup?
Yes. Canada lost 3–0 to Morocco in the Round of 16 on July 4, 2026 and are eliminated, becoming the first co-host to go out.
What was the score in Canada vs Morocco?
Morocco won 3–0, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice in the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Did Canada win their Round of 16 match?
No. Canada lost 3–0 to Morocco and went out, though the run to the last 16 was the deepest in their World Cup history.
How far did Canada go at the 2026 World Cup?
The Round of 16 – Canada’s best-ever World Cup finish, reached after a first knockout win (1-0 over South Africa) before losing to Morocco.
Sources
- FIFA: Canada 0-3 Morocco, Round of 16 match centre
- ESPN: Canada 0-3 Morocco
- Al Jazeera: Canada 0-3 Morocco as it happened
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage
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