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City of Ottawa Looking Into World Cup Viewing Party for Canada-Morocco Match: Mayor

Morocco advanced after a penalty shootout win over the Netherlands, and the winner is likely to meet France in the quarterfinals.

  • Canada faces Morocco in the Round of 16 at Houston Stadium on Saturday, July 4, marking a rematch of their 2022 World Cup group stage encounter.
  • Morocco advanced to Houston after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties Monday, with defender Issa Diop's 91st-minute goal forcing extra time in a 120-minute marathon.
  • After defeating South Africa on Sunday, Canada head coach Jesse Marsch called the matchup a "free hit" against what he termed a "modern giant" in international soccer.
  • Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, born in Montreal, presents a significant obstacle for Canada; midfielder Ismael Saibari will join captain Alphonso Davies at Bayern Munich next season.
  • The winner of Saturday's match will advance to the quarterfinals, facing either France or Paraguay in Boston on July 9, 2026.
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Messages of support motivating Canada during historic World Cup run

HOUSTON - Jesse Marsch still gets a little star-struck by some of the legends following Canada's success at this summer's FIFA World Cup.

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At Café Amistad, the atmosphere is at the party after Morocco's victory, which will face Canada in its next game.

·Montreal, Canada
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