Canada’s World Cup Party Likely Set to Come to an End – Here’s How You Can Profit

The FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage is set to move into the Round of 16, with two clashes of particular interest. Host nation Canada have wowed their fans by getting this far, but they face a near-impossible task to reach the quarter-final. We break down Canada’s clash with Morocco and Paraguay vs France.

Do Canada Stand Any Chance of an Upset Against Morocco?

Jesse Marsch has got the maximum out of the players at his disposal, but we’re now rapidly moving towards the point of the tournament where that simply isn’t enough. Home advantage has helped the Canadians, too, with their injury-time winner against South Africa set to be remembered for generations to come. Morocco has such impressive individual quality that it’s difficult to see any avenue where the hosts can hurt the African champions. They dominated the Dutch in the previous round, and it felt like they were about to start shifting through the gears.

Key Statistics:

• Canada have never beaten Morocco in four previous attempts.
• Morocco have completed the most passes out of the teams left in the tournament with 2627.
• Canada and Morocco are ranked joint third at the tournament for forced turnovers in defence.

How Can you Maximise your Money Whilst Backing Morocco?

Morocco have a settled line-up and are confident in how they want to play. Ball retention is one of their strengths, with every single midfielder supremely comfortable on the ball. Bouaddi has emerged as one of the players of the tournament, and Canada will need to try to surround him and limit his ability to dictate play. Betway are offering odds of 4.75 for Canada to win this match, which has an implied probability of just 21%. The odds for the hosts to qualify aren’t much better, with Betway offering 3.00. Morocco are capable of dominating the North American side, but I think they’ll make it hard for them. Both defences are strong, which makes Betway’s offer of 1.95 for a double of Morocco to win and total goals under 4.5 a particularly interesting option.

Predictions:

• Morocco to win and total goals to be under 4.5 @ 1.95 with Betway – Morocco are a much better team, but both defences have played really well this tournament. They don’t concede many.
• Ismael Saibari to score at any time @ 2.50 with Betway – Saibari makes some impressive runs in behind, he’s been sharp throughout the tournament. He’s due a goal.

Are Paraguay Prepared for Mbappe, Olise and Dembele?

It’s hard to remember a front-three with as much talent as France’s current attacking trident. Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele put Sweden to the sword in a devastating fashion. There was simply no containing the trio… which leads you to worry for Paraguay in their Round of 16 clash, especially with their defence holding the second-longest Ball Recovery time out of the teams left in the tournament.

Key Statistics:

• Kylian Mbappe needs one goal to tie Lionel Messi’s record for all-time World Cup goals.
• Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele have been responsible for 10 of Les Bleus’ 13 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Paraguay’s last defeat to a European team at a World Cup came back in 2010.
• Paraguay have won every penalty shootout they’ve been involved in at World Cup tournaments.

Can Paraguay Limit France’s Scoring?

Betway are offering odds of 1.95 for France to score over 2.5 goals in this game against Paraguay. Mbappe, Olise and Dembele are in such irresistible form that you can see them finding the net with ease. Paraguay give too many chances away and have done throughout the tournament, although their defensive display against Germany was impressive. France are on another level, though, and can make chances at will.

Predictions:

• France to score over 2.5 goals @1.95 with Betway – Les Bleus’ front line is the best around, they’re playing with confidence.
• France to win, Kylian Mbappe to score at any time, and Michael Olise to provide either a goal or assist at any time @1.85 with Betway – Olise makes a lot of clever passes in the final third and drops deepest in midfield of France’s three forwards.

The Battle of the Ws

For the Battle of the Ws in this round, I will use my entire £10 on a double bet involving both Canada’s game against Morocco and France’s tie with Paraguay. I will go with Morocco to win against Canada and France to score over 2.5 goals. Betway are offering me odds of 3.41 for this double. Will this pick allow me to cling to Russell’s coattails… or is it too late for me to recover? Follow my progress against Russell Wingham in the Battle of the Ws.