Henry has tipped Morocco’s Round of 16 meeting with Canada to be a “special” game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“I like how they [Morocco] approached the game. The coach [Mohamed Ouahbi] said something at the beginning that we are not scared of anyone; we are not underdogs,” Henry said.
“We are here to try to play. The Morocco game against Canada will be special,” he added.
Morocco advanced to the last 16 after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, winning 3-2 on penalties. The North Africans now face co-hosts Canada on Saturday evening at Houston Stadium.
Canada booked their place in the knockout stages thanks to a win against South Africa on Sunday, setting up what should be a mouthwatering clash.
Henry’s comments reflect the growing respect for Morocco, who continue to impress on the biggest stage following their memorable run to the semi-finals in 2022.