Canada eliminated from World Cup by Morocco in round of 16
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Canada was knocked out of the World Cup after losing 3-0 to Morocco in the opening match of the round of 16 on July 4, 2026. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice for Morocco, first in the 50th minute and again in the 82nd, while Soufiane Rahimi added a third in stoppage time. Despite their efforts, Canada struggled to create serious scoring opportunities and exits the tournament after their best performance in a World Cup, having previously been eliminated in the group stage during their first two appearances. Morocco advances to the quarter-finals to face either France or Paraguay, who are set to compete later.
- •Canada loses 3-0 to Morocco on July 4, 2026.
- •Azzedine Ounahi scores twice for Morocco.
- •Soufiane Rahimi adds a late goal in stoppage time.
- •Canada exits the World Cup after improving on previous performances.
- •Morocco will face either France or Paraguay next.
- 7:49 PMBBC Sport — Morocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada knocked out
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Canada become first co-hosts to exit World Cup at hands of clinical Morocco
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Co-hosts Canada out of World Cup after 3-0 defeat against Morocco
"The World Cup lost its first host nation when Canada were beaten 3-0 by Morocco in the opening match of the round of 16. Azzedine Ounahi opened the scoring for the African champions and 2022 semi-finalists in the 50th minute and clinched victory in the 82nd before substitute Soufiane Rahimi wrapped up matters in stoppage time.
"Canada became the first of this year’s co-hosts to be eliminated from the World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 defeat to Morocco in Houston.Azzedine Ounahi’s brace and late Soufiane Rahimi finish proved en...
"Canada become the first of co-hosts to exit the 2026 World Cup, after being beaten 3-0 by Morocco in Houston.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 7:49 PMMorocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada knocked out
Canada become the first of co-hosts to exit the 2026 World Cup, after being beaten 3-0 by Morocco in Houston.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 7:20 PMCanada become first co-hosts to exit World Cup at hands of clinical Morocco
Canada became the first of this year’s co-hosts to be eliminated from the World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 defeat to Morocco in Houston.Azzedine Ounahi’s brace and late Soufiane Rahimi finish proved en...
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 7:19 PMCo-hosts Canada out of World Cup after 3-0 defeat against Morocco
The World Cup lost its first host nation when Canada were beaten 3-0 by Morocco in the opening match of the round of 16. Azzedine Ounahi opened the scoring for the African champions and 2022 semi-finalists in the 50th minute and clinched victory in the 82nd before substitute Soufiane Rahimi wrapped up matters in stoppage time.
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