FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco players celebrate quarter-final berth with fans after dominant win over Canada

Morocco's players celebrated a landmark achievement, reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a commanding 3-0 win against co-hosts Canada in the Round of 16. The team's jubilation was palpable as they joined fans in a memorable display of gratitude.

Azzedine Ounahi was the star of the match, scoring twice to lead Morocco's charge. His performance earned him Player of the Match honors. The celebrations erupted immediately after the final whistle, with players lifting Ounahi onto their shoulders before heading to the stands to acknowledge the traveling supporters. The shared applause between the team and fans created an electric atmosphere.

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Celebrating with our fans after reaching the quarter-finals.

Morocco's official X account shared a video of the celebrations, captioned, "Celebrating with our fans after reaching the quarter-finals." This victory extends Morocco's impressive unbeaten streak to 10 games. The team showcased a strong second-half performance, breaking the deadlock five minutes after the restart through Ounahi's clinical finish from Achraf Hakimi's free-kick.

Despite Canada's attempts to equalize, including a chance from Tajon Buchanan, Morocco sealed their victory with a swift counterattack. Brahim Diaz provided the assist for Ounahi's second goal, and Soufiane Rahimi added a third with the match's final kick. This win continues Morocco's strong record in knockout stages, with seven victories in their last nine major international tournament knockout matches. Canada's World Cup journey concluded, but they achieved a historic milestone by reaching the knockout stage for the first time.

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Together we are enormous. One more step toward the quarterfinals.