In Morocco, Canada gets the giant it sought in World Cup knockout play
Canada's men's soccer team is set to face Morocco in the World Cup round of 16 after Morocco's surprise victory over the Netherlands. Both teams have seen significant rises in FIFA rankings, with Morocco establishing itself as a global powerhouse following their 2022 semi-final run.
Why it matters
The match represents a high-stakes encounter between two rising nations in international soccer, highlighting the shifting landscape of global football power.
Morocco, the No. 7 team in FIFA's rankings, was a World Cup semi-finalist in 2022. It comes into Saturday's match against Canada having defeated one of the tournament favourites, Netherlands, in penalty kicks. CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images
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