World Cup 2026: Canada trails 2-0 to Morocco in Round of 16 as another historic finish seems out of reach -- Live Updates

World Cup 2026 coverage highlights Canada’s 2-0 Round of 16 deficit to Morocco, with the match leaning decisively in the second half. Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi scored both goals, first in the 50th minute from a free-kick set piece, assisted by Achraf Hakimi on the left. The second came in the 82nd minute after Chemsdine Talbi ignited a counterattack, finding Brahim Díaz in the box to create the finish for Ounahi. Canada had looked stronger in the first half, registering more corners and shots, but couldn’t convert. Morocco also faced a setback when Ismael Saibari left in the 21st minute with a hamstring injury. The game in Houston, Texas, offers Canada a path to the quarterfinals, though Morocco are FIFA-ranked sixth and reached the last World Cup semifinals.