Canada, Morocco and World Cup
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Canada is hoping to make it to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever. Here's how Jesse Marsch's side will line up against Morocco.
Canada’s historic 2026 World Cup run ended on Saturday, July 4, with a 3–0 defeat to Morocco in the Round of 16. But no matter how heartbreaking of a defeat this is, coach Jesse Marsch is nothing but proud of his team.
The stove is still going to get hot, though. Tarik Skubal could be the biggest deadline pitcher prize since CC Sabathia made his legendary run with the Brewers in 2008. Otherwise, the deadline harvest depends on how a few front offices interpret their teams’ play over the next four weeks.
By Lori Ewing July 5 (Reuters) - Canada's record-breaking World Cup run came to an end with a 3-0 last-16 defeat by Morocco on Saturday, but the overriding feeling was not disappointment so much as optimism about what this young side has achieved for the sport in Canada.
Canada and Morocco clash at Houston Stadium on July 4 for a spot in the Quarterfinals.
There is now a responsibility for Canadian soccer to build on the accomplishments of the heroes of the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco suffered an early setback when top scorer Ismael Saibari exited injured just 22 minutes into Sunday's knockout match. Here's the latest.
Soccer has been embraced by Canada as the country has been swept up by the men's team's progress to the last 16
