orocco are determined to remain loyal to virtually the same side that defeated Belgium Canada and look to seal their place in the World Cup last-16.
The North African side are second in Group F after that victory, level with Croatia but with a slightly lesser goal difference. A win over Canada would cement their spot in the knockout stages and could be enough to secure first place and avoid a potential last-16 duel against Spain.
Achraf Hakimi came off against Belgium in the second half, but it’s not expected to be a problem keeping him out of this game, with Noussair Mazraoui set to start at left-back after overcoming the injury scare he suffered in the opening game against Croatia .
Zakaria Aboukhlal came off the bench and scored the last time out late, but it’s probably not enough to earn him a spot in the starting line-up.
As for Canada, their World Cup hopes are over after two defeats have left them bottom of the group and unable to reach the knockout stages.
Junior Hoilett was dropped out of the starting line-up against Croatia after starting the tournament and will be hoping to return for his country’s final game, while Jonathan David is looking for a good finish after a largely disappointing tournament.
Ismael Kone is one of those who could very well start if changes were made, having made a few cameos from the bench in the first two group stage matches.
Alphonso Davies has scored Canada’s only goal in Qatar to date and will need to be at their best if their side is to get the result their performance so far deserved.
Predicted Canada XI: Boryan; Johnston, Vitoria, Miller; Laryea, Kone, Eustaquio, Davies; Buchanan, Hoilett, David
Predicted Morocco XI: Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Amrabat, Ounahi, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal