Canada vs. Morocco live updates: Aggressive Morocco takes 2-1 lead

The 2022 FIFA World Cup continues Thursday with Group F in the spotlight, as Canada (0-0-2) takes on Morocco (1-1-0) at Qatar’s Al-Thumama Stadium, and we’ve got you covered with all the action on FS1!

Elsewhere, history will be made later when the first all-female crew officiates a World Cup match, as Germany faces Costa Rica next (11 a.m. ET on FS1).

You can watch this game and every match of the tournament on the FOX Sports family of networks — the tournament’s official English-language broadcast partner in the U.S. — and the FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com. You can also stream full-match replays for free on Tubi.

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Canada vs. Morocco

Setting the stage

Morocco is aiming for a place in the World Cup knockout stages for only the second time in the team’s history. 

On the other side, Canada is aiming to lock down its first win of the tournament after two straight losses.

4′: Yikes!

Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan came outside of the net to get the ball out of harm’s way, but it backfired. Midfielder Hakim Ziyech retrieved the loose ball and punched it into the open net from afar, giving Morocco a 1-0 lead.

Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech scores goal vs. Canada in 4′

23′: Taking a goal

Morocco has got it going on in the first half. Set up by a crosser, forward Youssef En-Nesyri ran through the Canada defense and knocked in Morocco’s second goal.

Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri scores goal vs. Canada in 23′

Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri scores goal vs. Canada in 23'

40′: Ouch!

Down 2-0 and looking for a spark, Canada got on the board when Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd deflected a shot attempt from Sam Adekugbe off goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and into the net.

Canada’s Nayef Aguerd scores goal vs. Morocco in 40′

Canada's Nayef Aguerd scores goal vs. Morocco in 40'

45+3′: No goal

Morocco appeared to have its third goal of the game when En-Nesyri punched in a score, but it was quickly ruled offside.

Morocco led 2-1 at halftime.

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