Canada vs. Morocco: World Cup Knockout Showdown

Canada secured its first-ever World Cup knockout-stage victory with a 1-0 win over South Africa, featuring a stoppage-time goal by Stephen Eustáquio. The Canadian team has now scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, with 40% of their tournament shots coming from set pieces, leading the competition with 28 set-piece attempts.

Morocco advanced to this round after defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, despite the Atlas Lions maintaining 69% possession and an 11-6 shots advantage. The North African team, which finished fourth in the 2022 World Cup, previously beat Canada 2-1 in the group stage of that tournament. macnevers-and-co.beer