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World Cup 2026: Morocco Make History After Thrashing Canada
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a late goal as Morocco became the first African team with multiple quarter-final runs.
- On Saturday, July 4, Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 at Houston Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, ending the co-hosts' historic tournament run with a clinical performance.
- Canada entered the match following a dramatic first-ever knockout-stage win against South Africa, while Morocco advanced after a tense penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands.
- Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with a crisp cut-back from Achraf Hakimi, then doubled his tally in the 82nd minute to seal the result for the Atlas Lions.
- Substitute Soufiane Rahimi netted a final stoppage-time goal, putting the result beyond doubt. Morocco advances to the quarter-finals to face the winner of the Paraguay-France match.
- The quarter-final fixture is scheduled for July 9, 2026, in Boston, positioning Morocco for a significant opportunity to advance further in the FIFA World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco celebrate quarter-final berth with Together We Roar post - The Tribune
Morocco's national football team celebrated its qualification for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a message of unity after defeating Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16.
·Chandigarh, India
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Canada vs Morocco Live — Follow the live blog and English commentary of the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Canada and Morocco in Houston, USA.
·Chennai, India
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Azzedine Ounahi and Soufiane Rahimi shoot Morocco into the quarterfinals. Canada's coach is nevertheless proud of a »unbelievable performance« of his team.
·Germany
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