What is Canada’s route to the World Cup final after making it to the round of 16? Discover who their potential opponents as they progress through the knockouts.
With one win, one draw and one loss, Canada made it into the knockout rounds of the World Cup after placing second in their group. They then beat South Africa with a last-minute goal to set up a Round of 16 match against Morocco. As co-hosts of the tournament, Canada will be determined to make waves and achieve some upsets en route to the final. But who may they encounter on their journey to become the 2026 World Cup winner? We’ve charted their potential journey to the final and have the most up-to-date odds for Canada to reach each round!
Canada’s chances of progressing through each World Cup round
Below are the odds of Canada reaching each knockout round:
Round | Odds |
Quarter final | |
Semi final | |
Final |
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Canada’s possible route to the World Cup final
Here are the nations that Canada will be most likely to play on their route to the final:
Round | Potential opponent |
Round of 16 | Morocco |
Quarter final | France |
Semi final | Spain |
Final | Argentina |
After they defeated South Africa 1-0 in the round of 32 thanks to a late goal from Stephen Eustáquio, Canada have improved upon their best-ever World Cup campaign. This leaves their round of 16 opponents as Morocco, with the 2022 semi-finalists defeating the Netherlands on penalties. Considering Canada have never left the group stage prior to this tournament, it would be monumental to beat their upcoming African opposition.
Now looking at the quarter-finals, Canada are most likely to face the 2018 World Cup champions, France. Entering as one of the top outfits in the tournament, Les Bleus would be heavy favourites to win this tie, but Canada could manage a shock result if they get this far.
Should the co-hosts pull a spectacular win out of the bag and reach the semi-finals, Euro 2024 champions, Spain, would be their opposition. With stars like Lamine Yamal running the show up front, La Roja will prove another difficult hurdle, but we all know that anything can happen at the World Cup!
Finally, Canada would have a clash with reigning World Cup winners, Argentina, should they reach the last game of the tournament. Led by footballing legend Lionel Messi, who’s one of the best-performing players at the World Cup yet again, they would be one of the toughest challenges any team could face. But, with it being down to one final game, who knows what surprises Canada may be able to muster up!
