Houston skyline — NRG Stadium hosts World Cup 2026
Round of 16 · Match 90 · Jul 4, 2026

Canada VS Morocco

Date
Kickoff
17:00 UTC
Venue
NRG Stadium
City
Houston
Stage
Round of 16
Stage
R16
Date
Capacity
72K
Roof
Indoor

Kickoff in your time zone

Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.

Eastern (NYC)
Sat, Jul 4, 1:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sat, Jul 4, 10:00 AM
Mexico City
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM
London (UK)
Sat, Jul 4, 6:00 PM

The teams

🇨🇦
Group B · Pot 1
FIFA rank#30
CoachJesse Marsch
CaptainAlphonso Davies
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage
🇲🇦
Group C · Pot 1
FIFA rank#7
CoachMohamed Ouahbi
CaptainAchraf Hakimi
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishSemi-final

Venue: NRG Stadium

FIFA tournament name Houston Stadium — capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Houston.

Transit on match day
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, very humid — 26-34°C, matches climate-controlled
Airports
Houston Intercontinental (IAH) · Houston Hobby (HOU)
Where to stay
Downtown Houston, Montrose, The Heights

Full travel guide: Houston World Cup 2026 host city →

Other matches on

1 other World Cup 2026 match kick off the same day.

R16 21:00 UTC · Philadelphia Stadium
Paraguay vs France

Other matches at NRG Stadium

5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group E Jun 14 · 17:00 UTC
Germany vs Curaçao
Group K Jun 17 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs DR Congo
Group F Jun 20 · 17:00 UTC
Netherlands vs Sweden
Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia

Canada vs Morocco — FAQ

When is Canada vs Morocco kicking off?
July 4, 2026 at 17:00 UTC (NRG Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Canada vs Morocco being played?
NRG Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Houston Stadium) in Houston. Capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Single-leg knockout — extra time and penalties decide if level after 90 minutes.
Where can I watch Canada's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TSN · CBC is the primary broadcaster in Canada.
How do I get to NRG Stadium on match day?
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
What happens if Canada vs Morocco is level after 90 minutes?
Two 15-minute periods of extra time, then a penalty shoot-out if still level.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sat, Jul 4, 1:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sat, Jul 4, 10:00 AM · Mexico City: Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM · London (UK): Sat, Jul 4, 6:00 PM