​The World Cup Round of 16 opens with co-hosts Canada facing a Morocco side aiming to push for another deep run. After reaching the semi-finals four years ago, the North African team are rebuilding well, coming through a nerve-wracking penalty shootout against the Netherlands in their previous match. Canada also endured a tight fate, saving their progress with a 1-0 win over South Africa in stoppage time thanks to Stephen Eustaquio’s late strike. Can the Canadians extend their campaign and set up a quarter-final clash with France or Paraguay? Here is everything you need to know.
When is Canada vs Morocco? The match is scheduled to kick off at 6pm BST on Saturday 4 July at the Houston Stadium.
How can I watch it? In the United Kingdom, the game will be broadcast live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 5.15pm BST. A live stream is available via ITVX.
Who will the winner face next? The victorious side will advance to face either France or Paraguay.
Team news: Alphonso Davies came off the bench for Canada in the round of 16 and could push for more involvement, though he may remain as an impact sub after recent injury trouble. Morocco’s Chadi Riad, who had to come off against the Netherlands, is in line to start.
Possible line-ups:
Canada XI: Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Saliba, Eustaquio, Shaffelburg; David, Oluwaseyi.
Morocco XI: Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Saibari.