Noussair Mazraoui helps Morocco reach World Cup quarter-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Noussair Mazraoui played a key role in Morocco's progression to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup, as they faced Canada. The full-back made significant defensive contributions, registering 10 clearances and winning eight out of nine ground duels. Although the first half was challenging, Morocco scored three second-half goals to secure the win. Mazraoui has started in four of Morocco's five matches in the tournament and will face France in the upcoming quarter-final on Thursday.
- •Mazraoui made 14 defensive contributions against Canada.
- •Morocco scored three goals in the second half to win.
- •He won eight of nine ground duels during the match.
- •Morocco will play France in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
- •Mazraoui has started four out of five matches in the tournament.
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