Canada is making World Cup history, but is prepared to be an underdog against Morocco in a round of 32 game on July 4 in Houston.

Moroccan political parties are being urged to offer marriage grants, forgive state-backed loans as couples have children and double maternity leave to six months, placing the cost of forming and sustaining families into the debate over their programs for the 2026 legislative elections.

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Morocco is the first team in World Cup history to feature a lineup of players who were all born outside of the country they were representing.

Canada will seek to exploit a potential fitness advantage against Morocco in their World Cup last-16 match after the Atlas Lions were pushed through 120 minutes and penalties by the Netherlands, coach Jesse Marsch said.

Netherlands and Morocco square off in a 2026 World Cup Round of 32 battle Monday. Kickoff from Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico, is set for 9 p.m. ET.

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France’s newly appointed ambassador to Morocco, Philippe Lalliot, made his first official visit to Laayoune on Wednesday, describing the trip as a reflection of Paris’ commitment to Morocco’s southern provinces and its intention to deepen economic and institutional cooperation under the two countries’ strategic partnership.