Morocco dominates Canada (3-0) and advances to 2026 World Cup quarterfinals

Morocco has secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals after a dominant 3-0 victory over Canada on Saturday at Houston's stadium. The Moroccan national football team, known as the Atlas Lions, showcased a strong performance, particularly in the second half, to clinch the win.

Azzedine Ounahi was the star of the match, scoring a brace. He opened the scoring in the 50th minute and extended Morocco's lead in the 82nd minute. The victory was sealed in the final moments of the game when Rahimi netted the third goal in the 90th+8 minute, confirming Morocco's advancement.

Under the guidance of coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the Moroccan team displayed solid defense and increased attacking intent after halftime. They effectively controlled the game against their opponents and capitalized on the spaces left by the Canadian team, earning a well-deserved qualification. Morocco now awaits the winner of the match between France and Paraguay in the quarterfinals.