Morocco thrash Canada 3-0, storm World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco thrash Canada 3-0, storm World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an impressive 3-0 victory over Canada in their Round of 16 clash played in Houston on Saturday.

The Atlas Lions delivered a dominant display to end Canada’s historic World Cup campaign and move a step closer to a second consecutive appearance in the last four of the global showpiece.

Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi starred for the North Africans with a brace, while forward Soufiane Rahimi added a late goal to seal a convincing win.

Canada, featuring in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history, started brightly and created a number of scoring opportunities. However, they were unable to find the breakthrough as Morocco punished their missed chances with clinical finishing.

Morocco maintained their discipline at the back and controlled proceedings for long spells, leaving the Canadians with little chance of staging a comeback.

The victory sends Morocco into the quarter-finals, where they will face the winners of the Round of 16 tie between Paraguay and France.

The Atlas Lions have continued to build on their growing reputation on the world stage, following their historic run to the semi-finals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, while Canada’s campaign ended despite a spirited effort in the expanded 48-team tournament.

 

Morocco thrash Canada 3-0, storm World Cup quarter-finals