Canada vs Morocco: Prediction, Picks, Lineups & Best Bets

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Canada are already writing history regardless of what happens tomorrow. Jesse Marsch's co-hosts had never earned a single World Cup point before this tournament — they now have their first-ever win (6-0 over Qatar, a Jonathan David hat-trick), their first-ever knockout victory (1-0 over South Africa on Stephen Eustáquio's 92nd-minute winner), and their first-ever Round of 16 appearance. The one blemish: Canada have registered more shots on target than any other team at this World Cup, yet scored just two goals across their last two matches — a real finishing problem against a Morocco side that won't offer many chances.

Morocco arrive as by far Canada's toughest test yet — FIFA #7, the 2022 semifinalists, and a side that's now progressed in six of its last eight knockout ties at major tournaments. Their route here was dramatic: a 1-1 draw with Brazil, wins over Scotland and Haiti, then a penalty shootout escape against the Netherlands after Issa Diop's 91st-minute equalizer forced extra time. Ismaël Saibari scored the winning spot-kick and has been the tournament's standout Moroccan attacker with three group-stage goals — form good enough to convince Bayern Munich to sign him.

This is a rematch of the two nations' only previous meeting — Morocco won 2-1 at Qatar 2022, with goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri inside the first 23 minutes. Fun historical footnote: Morocco's goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, was actually born in Montreal before moving to Morocco as a child. Jesse Marsch himself has called this fixture close to a "free hit," acknowledging the gap in quality — but this Canada team has made a habit of frustrating better opposition all tournament.

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⭐ Best Bets — FanDuel

All odds FanDuel Sportsbook · 3-Way Moneyline (90 min): Canada +370 / Draw +220 / Morocco -115 · 2 Up Early Payout: Canada +350 / Draw +220 / Morocco -120 · To Qualify (reg+ET+pens): Canada +205 / Morocco -260 · Anytime Goalscorer (top of board): El Kaabi +180, Saibari +190, Diaz +250, David +320, Larin +360, Talbi +370, Ounahi +370, Oluwaseyi +390, El Khannouss +440 · To Score or Assist: Saibari +120, El Kaabi +120, Diaz +140, El Khannouss +175, Ounahi +175, Talbi +190 · Player 1+ SOT: Saibari -250, El Kaabi -220, Diaz -185, David -140, El Khannouss -125, Talbi -115 · First Goalscorer: El Kaabi +500, Saibari +500, Diaz +650, No Goalscorer +850, David +900 · Correct Score: Canada 1-0 +1100, 0-0 +850, 0-1 +500, 2-0 +2700, 1-1 +500, 0-2 +800, 2-1 +1400, 2-2 +1500, 1-2 +700, 3-0 +8000, 3-3 +7500, 0-3 +1700, 3-1 +5000, 1-3 +1600, 3-2 +5000, 2-3 +2700 · BTTS Yes -112 / No -112 · O/U 1.5: -265 / +210 · O/U 2.5: +122 / -150 · Ismael Kone out for the tournament (broken leg) for Canada · Chadi Riad questionable for Morocco · Alphonso Davies expected to make his first start · NRG Stadium, Houston TX · Tomorrow, Saturday July 4, kickoff 1:00 PM ET · FOX/Telemundo · Winner faces France/Paraguay winner in the Quarterfinal · Must be 21+ · Gambling Problem? 1-800-GAMBLER