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Morocco’s national team has departed Monterrey, Mexico, and arrived in Houston, Texas, to prepare for their Round of 16 match against Canada in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Atlas Lions made the journey on Tuesday after securing their spot in the knockout stage. Morocco advanced to the Round of 16 following a thrilling 3-2 penalty shootout victory against the Netherlands in the Round of 32.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before departing from Mexico, the team engaged in an indoor recovery training session aimed at helping players alleviate fatigue and regain their fitness after the intense match.<\/span><\/p>\n

Morocco is set to take on Canada on Saturday at Houston Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00 p.m. (GMT+1), as they vie for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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