Morocco face Canada tonight in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Kick-off is 10pm BST and the match is free on BBC One.
Match: Morocco vs Canada
Date: Friday 4 July 2026
Kick-off: 10pm BST (4pm local, Dallas)
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas
UK Channel: BBC One and BBC iPlayer (free)
How Morocco Got Here
Morocco finished second in Group F, progressing as one of the best-placed second seeds:
- Morocco 2–1 Peru (June 15)
- Morocco 0–0 Colombia (June 20)
- Morocco 1–2 Japan (June 25)
Morocco reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals — the best African result in history — and their squad has only improved since. Achraf Hakimi, Sofiane Amrabat and Youssef En-Nesyri all return for 2026.
How Canada Got Here
Canada finished second in Group E after a strong campaign:
- Canada 2–1 Australia (June 14)
- Canada 1–1 Belgium (June 19)
- Canada 0–1 Argentina (June 24)
Canada qualified from a group containing Argentina and Belgium. Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David lead a golden generation of Canadian talent.
How to Watch Morocco vs Canada in the UK (Free)
BBC One — Live coverage from 9:30pm BST Friday 4 July
BBC iPlayer — Free live stream from 9:30pm BST
Kick-off: 10pm BST
Free with a free BBC account. No subscription needed.
| Device | How to Watch |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | BBC iPlayer app (free) |
| Firestick | BBC iPlayer app from Firestick App Store |
| iPhone/iPad | BBC iPlayer app from App Store |
| Android | BBC iPlayer app from Google Play |
| PC/Mac | bbc.co.uk/iplayer — free account |
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Tonight's Full World Cup Schedule (UK Times)
| Time (BST) | Match | Round | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10pm | Morocco vs Canada | Round of 16 | BBC One |
| 2am (Sat) | France vs Paraguay | Round of 16 | ITV |
Colombia beat Ghana 1–0 earlier today in the first Round of 16 match.
What the Winner Gets
The winner of Morocco vs Canada plays the winner of Colombia vs Ghana in the quarter-finals on Wednesday 9 July.
| Round | Date | Opponent | UK Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | Fri 4 Jul | Morocco vs Canada | 10pm BST |
| Quarter-Final | Wed 9 Jul | Winner vs Colombia | TBC |
| Semi-Final | Tue 15 Jul | TBC | TBC |
| Final | Sun 19 Jul | TBC | 8pm BST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Morocco vs Canada UK?
10pm BST on Friday 4 July 2026. Pre-match coverage on BBC One from 9:30pm.
What channel is Morocco vs Canada?
BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Free to watch in the UK with a BBC account.
Is Morocco vs Canada on ITV?
No. Tonight's match is on BBC. France vs Paraguay is on ITV at 2am.
Can I watch Morocco vs Canada on Firestick?
Yes. Download the free BBC iPlayer app from the Firestick App Store and stream live.
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How do I watch Morocco vs Canada from Morocco?
BBC iPlayer is blocked outside the UK. Smart Live TV includes Moroccan channels (2M, Arryadia) and BBC feeds with no VPN. Works from any country from £12/month.
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Who does the winner play next?
The winner plays Colombia (who beat Ghana 1–0 today) in the quarter-finals on Wednesday 9 July.
Where is the match being played?
AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas — capacity 80,000. Also known as the home of the Dallas Cowboys.