Morocco reach the World Cup quarter-finals after beating co-hosts Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16 in Houston. The match is goalless in the first half as Canada start brightly, forcing early chances and earning multiple corners, while Morocco have more booking than shots in a cautious opening period. Azzedine Ounahi breaks the deadlock in the second half, firing Morocco’s first goal from outside the box shortly after the restart. He adds a second later in the game to extend Morocco’s lead. Soufiane Rahimi then scores the third goal in stoppage time to complete the victory.
Canada’s tournament run ends with the hosts becoming the first co-host nation to be eliminated. Morocco, who previously beat Canada in the 2022 World Cup group stage, advance to the last eight for a second straight World Cup. Morocco will face the winner of the France vs Paraguay match, with the quarter-final scheduled for June 9 in Boston, according to reports. Multiple outlets also note Morocco’s efficiency in front of goal, despite Canada having more shots across the game.
