Morocco eliminates Canada 3-0 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Morocco secured a 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16 at the NRG Stadium in Houston on July 4, 2026. Azzedine Ounahi scored two goals, while Soufiane Rahimi added the third late in the match. Initially, Canada had opportunities to score, but Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made critical saves. The win propels Morocco into the quarter-finals, where they will face either France or Paraguay. This victory marks Morocco's continued strong performance, following their historic semifinal run in the previous World Cup.
- •Azzedine Ounahi scores twice for Morocco.
- •Soufiane Rahimi contributes a third goal in added time.
- •Morocco to play France or Paraguay next.
- •Match held at NRG Stadium, attendance 68,777.
- •Canada's first-round exit as co-hosts.
"Azzedine Ounahi scored a double before Soufiane Rahimi added a third to knock out World Cup co-hosts Canada and send Morocco into the last eight thanks to a 3-0 win in Houston.
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