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World Cup: High-flying Morocco outshine Canada to reach quarter-finals
04th July, 2026 10:20 PM
High-flying Morocco have reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Canada 3-0 in a Round of 16 encounter on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The Atlas Lions become the first country to book its ticket in the last eight as the global bonanza momentum gathers speed.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions – according to a rule by the CAF appeal board – booked their place in the next knockout phase after an impressive second-half display.
Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, the star of the game for the Atlas Lions, scored twice in the 50th and 85th minutes to put his side firmly in control.
Soufiane Rahimi added the third one deep into second-half stoppage time and sealed an emphatic win for the North Africans.
Morocco’s new records
Meanwhile, Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz has assisted his fourth goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Morocco have scored three goals in a World Cup game for the first time since June 24, 2026, against Haiti.
Soufiane Rahimi has scored his second goal in the 2026 World Cup after netting for the first time since June 24, 2026, against Haiti. The Atlas Lions are also undefeated in their last five World Cup games, their last longer unbeaten streak was from June 25, 2018, to December 10, 2022, a run of six games, according to Opta Stats.
The African representatives will now face the winner of the Round of 16 tie between Paraguay and France on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, United States.
