The American's brash personality and aggressive on-field tactics aren't for everybody, but they helped build Canada into a World Cup knockout team.

United States QUALIFY for Round of 16, Canada vs. Morocco MATCH PREVIEW (7/2)

The stage is all set for the first round of 16 encounter of the World Cup 2026 between Canada and Morocco at the Houston Stadium on Saturday. Jesse Marsch's side made it to the round of 16 thanks to a 92nd winner Stephen Eustáquio against South Africa in their previous match.

Live updates from Canada vs. South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. Get the latest news and results as the knockout rounds begin.

Keeping an eye on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the rest of the sports world in keeping a wandering eye. Every four years, countries across the planet fall into a fever pitch with soccer.

Canada, a country that has rarely even qualified for soccer’s biggest event, is making an unprecedented run at the FIFA World Cup. For the nation’s airlines, that’s a chance to cash in.