World Cup 2026: Ounahi Makes History for Morocco with Brace in Knockout Match

Azzedine Ounahi has etched his name in Moroccan World Cup history with a standout performance, becoming the first player from the nation to score two goals in a knockout stage match. This remarkable achievement occurred during the 2026 tournament.

With this brace, Ounahi shattered a unique record, as no other Moroccan player had managed such a feat in such a critical phase of the competition. His two goals came in the Round of 16 match, a stage where scoring twice is exceptionally rare for any player, let alone from Morocco.

Ounahi joins an elite group of Moroccan players who have scored two goals in a single World Cup game. He is only the third Moroccan to do so, following in the footsteps of Abderrahim Khairi in 1986 and Salaheddine Bassir in 1998. However, both Khairi and Bassir achieved their braces during the group stages, making Ounahi's accomplishment in the high-stakes knockout round even more significant.

The Atlas Lions are indeed writing history, with Ounahi's performance being a key highlight of their World Cup campaign. His brace not only advances his team but also sets a new benchmark for individual achievement in Moroccan football history.