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Canada Updated FIFA Ranking: What Is Their Position Before Facing Morocco at the World Cup Round of 16?
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- Canada Updated FIFA Ranking: What Is Their Position Before Facing Morocco at the World Cup Round of 16?
Canada faces Morocco in a historic Round of 16 showdown at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, July 4.
The co-hosts enter the match with confidence after an impressive tournament run. Despite a group-stage loss to Switzerland , Jesse Marsch's side advanced as the runners-up in Group B.
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They then booked their first-ever place in the Round of 16 by defeating South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Stephen Eustáquio .
Morocco, meanwhile, arrives after producing one of the tournament's biggest upsets. The 2022 World Cup semifinalists eliminated European powerhouse the Netherlands in a tense penalty shootout in the Round of 32.
The Atlas Lions are once again proving that they are a formidable team not to be taken lightly and will look to replicate last World Cup's semi-final run.
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Stephen Eustaquio celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between South Africa and Canada.Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images
The two teams meet at Houston Stadium in Texas with a place in the Quarterfinals, and a matchup against either France or Paraguay , on the line.
What Is Canada's FIFA Ranking?
Canada comes in at No. 30 in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking with 1,571.34 points. Morocco, meanwhile, sits at No. 6 in the world with 1,788.86 points.
While Morocco enters as the higher-ranked side on paper, Canada's rise on the international stage over the years has been remarkable. The nation climbed from No. 122 in the FIFA rankings in 2014 and reached a record-high official ranking of No. 26 in late 2025.
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With the Canadian support backing them, Jesse Marsch's squad will look to pull off another major upset and keep its dream World Cup run alive.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
