67'
Canada · Yellow card · Cyle Larin
Canada
Kickoff weather33°CClear2 mph · 0% precip
Round of 162026-07-045:00 PM
0-3
FTHouston StadiumHoustonUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Canada vs Morocco. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read CAN pinned back - 44% of the ball
ControlsPossession · CAN line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
20'
Morocco · Yellow card · Redouane Halhal
22'
Morocco · Soufiane Rahimi on for Ismael Saibari
40'
Morocco · Yellow card · Achraf Hakimi
40'
Canada · Yellow card · Richie Laryea
43'
Canada · Yellow card · Jonathan David
45'
Morocco · Yellow card · Azzedine Ounahi
45+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
45+6'
Morocco · Yellow card · Bilal El Khannouss
49'
Canada · Yellow card · Luc de Fougerolles
50'
⚽Morocco · Goal · Azzedine Ounahi
Assist: Achraf Hakimi
63'
Morocco · Sofyan Amrabat on for Ayyoub Bouaddi
63'
Morocco · Chemsdine Talbi on for Bilal El Khannouss
63'
Canada · Cyle Larin on for Tani Oluwaseyi
78'
Canada · Promise David on for Ali Ahmed
78'
Canada · Jacob Shaffelburg on for Richie Laryea
82'
⚽Morocco · Goal · Azzedine Ounahi
Morocco · Assist: Brahim Díaz
87'
Morocco · Marwane Saadane on for Issa Diop
87'
Morocco · Samir El Mourabet on for Azzedine Ounahi
87'
Canada · Jonathan Osorio on for Niko Sigur
87'
Canada · Jayden Nelson on for Tajon Buchanan
90+1'
Match · Added time · +8'
90+8'
⚽Morocco · Goal · Soufiane Rahimi
Assist: Brahim Díaz
23 of 152 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = CAN share, mirror of MAR
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerJesse MarschManagerMohamed Ouahbi
CAN
MAR
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Morocco enters this matchup with a clear advantage in both Elo rating and recent form. Historical meetings highlight a tactical trend where Morocco's clinical transitions have consistently exploited Canada's tendency to chase the game. Canada will need to disrupt this pattern to overcome their opponent's established defensive discipline.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
CANChallenger
1765MARFavourite
1916How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Semi-finalTBD
The rivalry · last 4
1 draw
3 MAR
CAN 0 wins1 drawMAR 3 wins
+-Recent meetings4 matches
2022FIFA World CupCAN 1-2 MARMAR
2016FriendlyCAN 0-4 MARMAR
1994FriendlyCAN 1-1 MARdraw
1984FriendlyCAN 2-3 MARMAR
P2 · What kind of game
set pieces gap
What kind of game?
Morocco enters this match with a significant reliance on set-piece opportunities compared to Canada. While Morocco controls more possession and defensive resistance, Canada maintains a higher overall threat profile. This contrast suggests a tactical battle between Morocco's dead-ball efficiency and Canada's ability to generate open-play scoring chances.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
CANMAR
| Axis | CAN | MAR |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 53.6% | 60.3% |
| Defending | 7.1 resistance | 7.7 resistance |
| Set pieces | 19.8% | 36.4% |
| Threat | 1.84 xG/match | 1.28 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central channel remains the primary tactical focus for both sides. With over 80% of Canada's attacking volume directed through the middle, the match will likely hinge on which side can better control the central defensive space. Morocco shows a slight tendency to exploit the left wing, suggesting a potential pressure point if they can isolate Canada's defensive coverage there.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
Both Canada and Morocco rely on high-frequency box penetration to drive their attacking systems. Canada's ability to sustain pressure through repeat touches will be tested against Morocco's proficiency in set-piece delivery. Success for either side hinges on their capacity to manage these specific pressure zones while mitigating the defensive risks of their respective tactical setups.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Canadasystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
CAN are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
P
First pressure
team tactic
PPDA pressure78th
CAN can tilt the watch read if the first press turns buildup into rushed clearances.
Break it by playing over the first line; the cost is fighting for second balls.
Moroccosystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
MAR are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
SP
Set-piece pressure
team tactic
Set-piece share91th
MAR are worth watching on restarts when the first contact lands in the box.
Contain it by conceding fewer cheap restarts; the cost is defending deeper for longer spells.