Canada set to meet Morocco in final match of men's World Cup

01.12.2022 - 17:27 cbc.ca

Canada is nearing kickoff of its final game at the men's World Cup. The 41st-ranked Canadians (0-0-2) take on Morocco (1-1-0) at 10 a.m.

ET in Doha, Qatar. Despite having already been mathematically eliminated from advancing, there is still something on the line for coach John Herdman's squad: Canada's first-ever draw or win at the men's edition of the tournament.

Alphonso Davies scored the country's historic first goal when he struck just over one minute into Canada's eventual 4-1 loss to Croatia.

Canada previously fell 1-0 against Belgium. Canada can now play spoiler to Morocco, which needs at least a draw to secure its spot in the Round of 16.

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