Canada v Morocco LIVE: Latest team news and updates from World Cup last-16

It will be France or Paraguay next up for the successful side.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1, with coverage from 5.15pm BST on the channel. A live stream will be available via ITVX.

Canada vs Morocco is due to kick off at 6pm BST on Saturday 4 July at the Houston Stadium.

The World Cup round of 16 begins with co-hosts Canada taking on a Morocco side eyeing another deep tournament run.

Semi-finalists four years ago, the north African nation are building well again after coming through a nerve-jangling penalty shootout with the Netherlands in the last round.

Things were tense, too, for Canada, with a 1-0 win over South Africa hard earned and only secured in stoppage time thanks to Stephen Eustaquio’s goal.

Can they keep their run going and set up a quarter-final against France or Paraguay?

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s World Cup action as the round of 16 begins.

Co-hosts Canada take on Morocco in the first match in what should be a fascinating encounter to determine if Jesse Marsch’s men can compete with the African champions.

We’ll have all the team news and updates throughout the afternoon so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 6pm.