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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Watch Team Canada at Kelowna’s Waterfront Park
The City of Kelowna is adding an additional game to Touchdown Kelowna’s World Cup Watch Party following Team Canada’s advancement into the Round of 16. Fans are invited to come together at Kelowna’s Waterfront Park stage and cheer on Canada as they take on Morocco in the round of 16 game on July 4. The City of Kelowna says the event is free for all ages and will be streamed live on two giant LED screens, with Canada taking the field at 10 a.m. …
At Café Amistad, the atmosphere is at the party after Morocco's victory, which will face Canada in its next game.
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