List of referees & officials for Canada vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match

Canada and Morocco set to play at the World Cup after four years.

With the first round of knockout fixtures over, the Canada national football team are set to face Morocco in the opening Round of 16 encounter of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at the Houston Stadium in Texas, United States.

Canada, the tournament co-hosts, will enter the matchup eyeing a historic deep run in the competition, with massive home support. The nation had a mediocre start to their campaign, as they only managed a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

They made an incredible turnaround, securing a monumental 6-0 win against Qatar before concluding their campaign. with a tough 2-1 loss against heavyweights Switzerland to ultimately finish as Group B runners-up.

Canada secured their spot in the Round of 16 after defeating South Africa in the Round of 32, securing a dramatic 1-0 win after Stephen Eustáquio netted a 92nd-minute winner.

Morocco, returning after an exceptional semi-final finish in the 2022 edition, are aiming to replicate a similar run in the newest campaign. They lived up to the hopes placed on them, navigating through a challenging group.

They started their tournament brilliantly, holding competition favourites Brazil to a highly impressive 1-1 draw. The side carried forward the momentum created, securing a comfortable 1-0 victory over Scotland. Morocco concluded their group stage fixtures with a 4-2 win against Haiti, ultimately finishing second on goal difference.

They displayed their immense resilience in the Round of 32, scoring a 91st-minute equalizer against the Netherlands to force the game into extra time and winning the game in penalties.

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Canada plays a fluid, attacking game under manager Jesse Marsch, with their most crucial player being explosive forward Jonathan David, with the side showcasing exceptional creativity throughout the tournament.

Morocco will rely on their high-intensity midfield for the game, needing to stay compact and highly aware, with the side depending on their star man Ismael Saibari, who already scored three goals in the tournament, to convert the opportunities created.

This will mark the return of the World Cup knockout fixture between the two nations, with both sides previously playing in the 2022 World Cup group stages, where Morocco edged out Canada to secure a tight 2-1 victory.

List of Referees for the Canada vs Ghana 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match

• Head Referee: Michael Oliver (England)
• Assistant Referee 1: Stuart Burt (England)
• Assistant Referee 2: James Mainwaring (England)
• Fourth Official: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
• Reserve Assistant Referee: Hessel Steegstra (Netherlands)
• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Jarred Gillett (Australia)

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