Marsch calls Morocco 'favorites' ahead of Canada World Cup upset bid
Canada manager Jesse Marsch tips Morocco as tournament favorites while urging his side to defy expectations in the Round of 16.
Canada manager Jesse Marsch has publicly tipped Morocco as tournament favorites ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash. Marsch’s comments, delivered in a pre-match press conference on December 6, 2026, positioned the Atlas Lions as a high-quality, confident side capable of dictating tempo. He emphasized Morocco’s tactical discipline and attacking threat, singling out midfield playmaker Amine Adli and striker Youssef En-Nesyri as key threats.
