Morocco secures quarter-final spot after beating Canada 3-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup on July 4 in Houston, advancing to the quarter-finals. Despite having the fewest efforts on goal by a winning team in knockout history, Morocco showcased their resilience and tactical discipline. This victory marks their unbeaten streak at 34 matches, including the ongoing World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations final. With their next match set for July 9 against a yet-to-be-determined opponent, Morocco aims to maintain their strong performance through the tournament.
- •Morocco beats Canada 3-0 to reach quarter-finals
- •Unbeaten in their last 34 matches across all competitions
- •Next match scheduled for July 9 against an unknown opponent
- •Morocco's four World Cup knockout wins equal all other African nations combined
- •Brahim Diaz records two assists, leading in Africa for World Cup assists
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
- 9:20 PMBBC Sport — Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
"As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.
"As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:20 PMUnbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 9:20 PMUnbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.
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