Morocco Seal Quarter-Final Spot with Convincing 3–0 Victory Against Canada

Morocco secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3–0 victory over Canada at Houston Stadium in the United States, in the Round of 16 of the global tournament.

The match began with early Canadian pressure, as Morocco struggled to find its rhythm during the opening 20 minutes. The Atlas Lions appeared slow to settle into the game, while Canada imposed high intensity in midfield.

Before the cooling break, Morocco suffered a setback when Ismael Saibari was forced off due to injury. He was replaced by Sofiane Rahimi, who would later play a decisive role in the match.

The remainder of the first half remained tactically balanced, with both sides cancelling each other out and few clear chances created.

Ounahi Breaks the Deadlock

After the restart, Morocco returned with greater intensity and quickly took control of the game. The breakthrough came in the 50th minute through Azzedine Ounahi, who scored a superb goal to give Morocco the lead.

Nicknamed “The Bee,” Ounahi continued to trouble the Canadian defense, and Morocco’s overall performance improved significantly after the opener, while frustration began to show in the Canadian ranks.

In the 82nd minute, Ounahi