Canada seeks second historic World Cup knockout win vs Morocco in Houston

Canada's men's soccer team will face Morocco in a World Cup knockout match at the Houston Stadium in Texas. The Canadians, ranked 30th, are up against the seventh‑ranked Moroccans, their toughest opponent yet. Canada entered the knockout stage after a 1‑0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles, marking its first ever win at this stage.

Across Canada, fans are organizing watch parties and gatherings, with the Voyageurs supporters group posting a list of events on Instagram. Some supporters expressed frustration that the match is not being played in one of Canada's own World Cup venues. The winner of the Houston game will advance to a quarter‑final in Boston on July 9, where they will meet either Paraguay or France.