Canada coach before facing Morocco: "I wasn't there in 2022, I don't carry those feelings of revenge"
Canada coach Jesse Marsch spoke ahead of the Round of 16 clash against Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, stating he carries no feelings of revenge from the 2022 defeat.
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch addressed the media ahead of the Round of 16 clash against Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, revealing a calm and measured stance on the subject of revenge.
Marsch said plainly: "I wasn't in that match, so I don't carry those feelings", referencing the fact that a different coach was in charge when Canada fell 2-1 to Morocco in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The American coach emphasized the importance of focusing on the present, stressing that this fixture is its own opportunity and that players must enter the field with a clear mindset, free from the weight of past memories.
Morocco impressed during the 2026 World Cup group stage, while Canada demonstrated significant growth compared to their debut at Qatar 2022. The two sides have met just once in World Cup history — a victory for the Atlas Lions three years ago.
Despite Marsch's composed words, Canada's players carry strong motivation to produce their best performance against one of the tournament's standout teams.
