661 ViewsMorocco became the first team to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada in their Round of 16 clash on Friday. Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi starred for the Atlas Lions with a second-half brace before substitute Soufiane Rahimi sealed the emphatic victory with a […]

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Morocco became the first team to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada in their Round of 16 clash on Friday.

Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi starred for the Atlas Lions with a second-half brace before substitute Soufiane Rahimi sealed the emphatic victory with a stoppage-time goal.

Canada, playing in front of passionate home support, enjoyed a bright start but failed to convert their chances before Morocco took control after the break with a clinical attacking display.

The victory sends Morocco into the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of the Round of 16 clash between France and Paraguay, which was still being played at the time of publication.

Morocco’s latest triumph continues the country’s impressive rise on the world stage following its historic run to the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

For Canada, the defeat brings an end to a memorable tournament on home soil despite becoming one of the co-host nations to reach the knockout stages.