PREVIEW
An invigorated Moroccan group might be searching for to succeed in the knockout stage of the World Cup for the primary time in almost 4 many years by defeating or drawing with Canada of their remaining Group F match on Thursday.
Morocco recorded their first World Cup win since 1998 by defeating second-ranked Belgium 2-0 on Sunday, sparking euphoria amongst gamers, wild celebrations amongst followers – and even riots in Brussels.
In their remaining group stage check, the Moroccans will play Canada, who might be seeking to bag their first win within the match’s historical past after being eradicated from their first World Cup in 36 years.
A win or draw would assist Morocco to their first look within the spherical of 16 of since 1986. If Canada prevail, Morocco will want Belgium to beat Croatia within the different Group F match, with the purpose distinction figuring out in the event that they or the 2018 runners-up advance.
“If we get through to the knockout stage, I think we will be very dangerous going forward,” Moroccan supervisor Walid Regragui stated forward of their win towards Belgium.
Morocco unexpectedly modified goalkeepers on the final second earlier than kickoff towards Belgium as Munir El Kajoui got here on to switch Yassine Bounou. A group physician later stated that Bounou had felt dizzy however could be match to play towards Canada.
Canada have been knocked out after shedding their two opening fixtures towards Belgium and Croatia however managed to attain their first ever World Cup purpose – simply 68 seconds after kick off – towards the Croatians.
With nothing left at stake within the match, Canada will attempt to construct on the robust efficiency they confirmed towards Belgium and give attention to leaving Qatar in good type as they put together to co-host the World Cup with the United States and Mexico in 2026.
With the World Cup increasing from 32 nations to 48 from 2026, Canada can hope to participate extra typically in future tournaments after their automated qualification as co-hosts in 4 years’ time.
-Reuters
HEAD TO HEAD
Played: 4 | Canada: 1 | Morocco: 2 | Draw: 1
WORLD CUP FORM
Canada
Lost 0-1 vs Belgium
Lost 1-4 vs Croatia
Morocco
Drew 0-0 Croatia
Won 2-0 vs Belgium
Get all the outcomes for the FIFA World Cup 2022 right here:Full checklist of all matches, scores, outcomes, goalscorers
PREDICTED XI
Canada: Borjan – Johnston, Steven Vitoria, Miller – Davies, Hutchinson, Laryea, Eustaquio- Buchanan, Hoilett – David
Morocco: Bounou – Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui – Amrabat, Ounahi, Amallah – Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal
WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH
Where will the Canada vs Morocco World Cup opening match kick-off?
The Canada vs Morocco match will kick-off on the Al Thumama Stadium.
When will the Canada vs Morocco World Cup opening match kick-off?
The Canada vs Moroccoa match will kick-off at 8:30PM IST on December 1, 2022.
Where are you able to watch the Canada vs Morocco match in India?
The Canada vs Morocco World Cup opening match might be telecasted reside on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and effectively as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup might be reside streamed on JioCinema.
Where are you able to watch the Canada vs Morocco match outdoors India?
The following checklist reveals the place you’ll be able to watch the Canada vs Morocco match outdoors India:
United States – TV: FOX, Telemundo; Live Stream: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Canada – TV: CTV, TSN; Live Stream: fuboTV, TSN app
United Kingdom – TV: BBC One; Live Stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website
Australia – TV: SBS; Live Stream: SBS On Demand
New Zealand – TV: Sky Sports; Live Stream: Sky Sport
Malaysia – TV: RTM, Astro; Live Stream: Astro Go
Singapore – TV: Mediacorp Channel 5; Live Stream: StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV
Hong Kong – TV: BeIN Sports, ITV; Live Stream: Now TV, ViuTV
Nigeria – TremendousSport and Showmax Pro.
