Morocco thrash Co-Hosts Canada to Reach World Cup Quarter-FinalsMorocco produced a commanding display to defeat co-hosts Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first African nation to reach the tournament’s quarter-finals on more than one occasion.
The Atlas Lions secured a second consecutive World Cup quarter-final appearance with a clinical second-half performance after surviving early pressure from the hosts.Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi starred for Morocco with a brace, while Soufiane Rahimi added a late third goal to seal an emphatic victory and end Canada’s historic campaign on home soil.The victory marks another milestone for Moroccan football, following the country’s historic run to the semi-finals at the 2022 World Cup. Morocco will now face France in the quarter-finals as they continue their bid for another deep run in the tournament.
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