'A Lot to Be Proud of': Canada Ousted From World Cup with 3-0 Loss to Morocco
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as Morocco capitalized after halftime and ended Canada’s first-ever knockout-round appearance.
- On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Canada's historic World Cup run ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the round of 16 in Houston, where midfielder Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and substitute Soufiane Rahimi added a late third.
- Dominating the first half with four scoring chances, Canada fell behind in the 50th minute after Achraf Hakimi's free kick set up Ounahi's opening goal, forcing the Canadians to push offensively and leaving them susceptible to counterattacks.
- Despite the loss, Canada head coach Jesse Marsch insisted his side were "the better team," while Canada captain Alphonso Davies remained sidelined by a hamstring injury that flared up in training earlier this week.
- Morocco advances to the quarterfinals to face the winner of Paraguay or France in Boston on July 9, concluding Canada's best World Cup performance after earning their first-ever men's tournament win.
- Marsch challenged his players to maintain their standard for 90 minutes and build depth through youth academies to instill a "real Canadian DNA," expressing pride in their commitment despite the disappointment of opportunities left on the table.
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