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A day after Morocco’s victory over Canada on US soil, Morocco’s ambassador to Washington, Youssef Amrani, described the result as carrying strong symbolic significance. He said the win, secured on the same day as US Independence Day celebrations, extends beyond sport and illustrates football’s power to bring people together.

The Atlas Lions’ remarkable World Cup run continues. After reaching the semifinals in Qatar four years ago, Morocco booked another place in the last eight with a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada on Saturday in Houston. Their next challenge will be either France or Paraguay for a place in the semifinals.

As Morocco prepares to face Canada in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Selim Amallah spoke exclusively to Le360 Sport. The former Atlas Lions midfielder reflected on Morocco’s historic victory over Canada at the 2022 World Cup, discussed the evolution of the North American team, and shared his thoughts on the key factors that could shape what promises to be a closely contested encounter.

Morocco’s round-of-16 clash against Canada at NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday, July 4, is on the verge of a sellout, with only around 40 tickets remaining on FIFA’s official ticketing platform.

FIFA has appointed English referee Michael Oliver to officiate Morocco’s 2026 FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Canada, scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Atlas Lions supporters continue to make their way to the United States. On Thursday, July 2, the third special Royal Air Maroc flight departed Casablanca for Houston, carrying 316 supporters eager to back the national team ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup round-of-16 clash against Canada.

Ahead of Saturday’s World Cup round-of-16 match against Morocco, Canada head coach Jesse Marsch praised the Atlas Lions, describing them as one of the most formidable teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

João Sacramento, assistant to Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, paid tribute to the Atlas Lions and the Moroccan people in an emotional Instagram post following the team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16.