Canada set to meet Morocco in final match of men's World Cup
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.
Herdman made four changes to his starting lineup. Sam Adekugbe, Junior Hoilett and Jonathan Osorio all start, along with midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye, who gets his first run out at the tournament in Qatar.
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Canada's last men's World Cup appearance came in 1986, but ended with three losses and zero goals. Its next appearance will be less than four years from now when its guaranteed a spot as co-hosts of the 2026 tournament alongside the U.S. and Mexico.
