Morocco beat Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco are into the last eight again, and they did it with a second‑half surge that Canada simply couldn’t live with. After a first half where Jesse Marsch’s side pressed high, created the better chances and forced Yassine Bounou into multiple stops, the Atlas Lions woke up after the interval and closed the door on […] By Faz Ali

Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring two goals and Brahim Diaz setting a record.

Morocco on Saturday made history after thrashing Canada 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 16 encounter at the Houston Stadium. A brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a goal from Soufiane Rahimi gave the Atlas Lions the win against the co-host nation. The win against Canada means Morocco becomes the first African team to score three goals […] World Cup 2026: Morocco make history after thrashing Canada

World Cup 2026 Morocco knocked out co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston as Azzedine Ounahi struck twice to send the Atlas Lions into the quarter-finals. The post World Cup 2026 Morocco Beat Canada 3-0 to Reach Quarter-Finals appeared first on The Rio Times.

HOUSTON — Morocco is heading back to the World Cup quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among football’s elite. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the Round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once. “We are no longer a surprise,” Ouahbi said through an interpreter. “Now when people talk about Morocco we’re a major contender and it’s a great source of pride. I think it’s only the beginning and I hope we continue to have runs […]...Keep on reading: World Cup: Morocco ousts Canada 3-0, advances to quarterfinals

Azzedine Ounahi's brace and Soufiane Rahimi's goal secured Morocco's 3-0 victory over World Cup co-hosts Canada.

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice after the break before Soufiane Rahimi added a late third as Morocco beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 at the Houston Stadium to book a last-eight berth.

Morocco, semi-finalists in Qatar four years ago, had been second best during the first half as Canadian-born goalkeeper Yassine Bounou denied both Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi early on.

Canada’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run ended with a 3-0 Round of 16 defeat to Morocco in Houston. Despite strong early pressure, more corners and chances, Canada failed to convert. Morocco weathered the storm, then struck clinically after halftime through Azzedine Ounahi’s brace and Soufiane Rahimi’s stoppage-time goal, securing a quarter-final place with efficient counterattacking and solid game management progress

Morocco won 3-0 to book a quarterfinal date with France or Paraguay, and Canada's historic run ends in the Round of 16 — with heads high and a country converted.

Two goals from Azzedine Ounahi and an injury-time effort from Soufiane Rahimi sealed a 3-0 victory for Morocco in Houston that sends the African champions into a quarter-final meeting against the winner of France and Paraguay's game in Philadelphia

Azzedine Ounahi scored a brace as ruthless Morocco reached the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Canada who became the first host nation to go out. Ounahi opened the scoring for the African champions and 2022 semi-finalists in the 50th minute, doubled the lead in the 82nd before substitute Soufiane Rahimi wrapped up matters in stoppage time.

Two goals from Azzedine Ounahi and an injury-time effort from Soufiane Rahimi sealed a 3-0 victory for Morocco in Houston

Azzedine Ounahi scored a double before Soufiane Rahimi added a third to knock out World Cup co-hosts Canada and send Morocco into the last eight thanks to a 3-0 win in Houston.

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice after the break before Soufiane Rahimi added a late third as Morocco beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 at the Houston Stadium to book a last-eight berth.

Houston, July 4: Morocco booked their place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Canada in the Round of 16 on Saturday. After a goalless first half, Morocco took control of the match through Azzedine Ounahi, who opened the scoring in the 50th minute.The midfielder struck again in the 82nd minute to put the Atlas Lions firmly in command before Soufiane Rahimi added a third goal deep into stoppage time (90+8') to seal an impressive victory.Azzedine Ounahi goal in Canada vs Morocco FIFA World Cup Round of 16 game pic.twitter.com/DX1dUedLB2— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) July 4, 2026 Canada had more shots (10) than Morocco (5), but the African side made the most of their chances, with four shots on target producing three goals. Morocco also enjoyed 56% possession and completed 399 passes at an 85% accuracy rate, compared to Canada's 348 passes at 78%.Azzedine Ounahi 2nd goal in Canada vs Morocco FIFA World Cup Round of 16 game pic.twitter.com/koqPC5Y9hU— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) July 4, 2026 The Canadians earned 11 corners but were unable to find a way past Morocco's disciplined defence. Both teams finished with four yellow cards in a physical contest, while neither side had a player sent off.'Dima Maghrib!': Nora Fatehi Reveals Why She Supports Morocco Over Canada Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 16 Clash | VIDEOWith the victory, Morocco have advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals. They will next face the winner of the Round of 16 clash between France and Paraguay, with a place in the semifinals at stake.

Canada vs Morocco LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlights: A second-half goal fest powered Morocco to a 3-0 victory over Canada in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash in Houston, setting up a...

Azzedine Ounahi’s second-half brace helped Morocco overcome a tepid start for a 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals for a second straight World Cup. Morocco, unbeaten in 34 matches, plays June 9 in Boston against the winner of the France-Paraguay match from later Saturday. Ounahi gave Morocco the […]

HOUSTON, United States (AFP)—Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Saturday in Houston. The 2022 semi-finalists Morocco will face title favourites France or Paraguay as the business end of the tournament in North America approaches. After a first half littered with more bookings than shots, midfielder Azzedine Ounahi fired the opener on 50 minutes. Canada -- playing the biggest game in their footballing history -- pushed for an equaliser, but Ounahi scored his second to finally see off the resistance of Jesse Marsch's men. Substitute Soufiane Rahimi slipped in the third with the last kick of the match. It was tough on Canada, who were the better side in the opening period in front of a crowd of 68,777 as they sought to make more history. They came into the contest in uncharted territory, having won a World Cup match and then a knockout game for the first time to get to the last 16. They were clear underdogs and their fans were outnumbered by Morocco supporters at the air-conditioned Houston Stadium. Yet they looked the more confident at the start, Tani Oluwaseyi turning sharply in the box and forcing Morocco's Montreal-born goalkeeper Yassine Bounou to save with a stretched-out leg after 10 minutes. From Canada's fourth corner of the half, defender Alistair Johnston failed to make the most of a free header. Morocco were rattled. After 20 minutes Mohamed Ouahbi's team suffered a big injury blow, Bayern Munich-bound Ismael Saibari -- who had scored three times at the tournament -- coming off for Rahimi. Immediately after the drinks break Rahimi had a go optimistically from distance, registering Morocco's first shot on target with a quarter of the game gone. There was a flashpoint shortly before half-time when Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi and defender Richie Laryea had a brief shoving match, with both shown yellow cards. Referee Michael Oliver booked six players -- four from Morocco -- in a half high on niggly fouls and low on goal-mouth action. The build-up to the last World Cup game of seven in Houston, with the United States celebrating its 250th birthday, was the highlight until that point. Morocco, who beat Canada in the group phase at the 2022 World Cup, came out for the second period transformed. Five minutes after the restart Hakimi pinged a low free-kick to Ounahi unmarked outside the box and he swept in first time. Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau had his view blocked by two of his defenders and the ball also went through Rahimi's legs. On 82 minutes, Ounahi was the man in the right place again on the breakaway with another right-footed first-time finish, before Rahimi pounced in the 98th minute.

As Azzedine Ounahi put Morocco ahead early in the second half, his coach Mohamed Ouahbi wagged a delighted finger. There was, perhaps, relief there too. In February he replaced the most successful coach in Morocco’s history, Walid Regragui, who may not have been popular by the end, but the idea that his successor might surpass his achievements seemed almost impossible. That may still be a way off but, five months on, Morocco have become the first African side to reach the World Cup quarter-finals twice – and there’s not much doubt that they’re playing better.Criticism of Regragui at the 2025 Cup of Nations, which Morocco hosted and may have won on appeal – although we’ll have to wait for the court of arbitration for sport ruling to be sure – seemed harsh to outsiders. He had taken Morocco to a World Cup semi-final and had lost only four of his 49 games in charge – among them that semi-final against France in Qatar and the third-place playoff against Croatia. Was he really overly defensive, or was that just the way Morocco had to play? Continue reading...

Azzedine Ounahi scored two goals in the second half to send Morocco through to occupy the first quarter-final spot, leaving Canada to be the first co-hosts to crash out of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Ounahi and Rahimi put Morocco in World Cup quarter-finals and end Canada’s journey  The GuardianCanada vs Morocco LIVE! World Cup 2026 last 16 fixture, score, live updates and team news  Sky SportsMorocco ease past World Cup co-hosts Canada to reach quarter-finals - latest  The IndependentCanada vs Morocco predictions, tips, best bets and World Cup preview  Sporting LifeReferee stops Canada vs Morocco World Cup clash after just one SECOND  The Sun