The Morocco national team secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Canada in their World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash at the Houston Stadium, booking their spot in the Quarterfinals in style.
Midfield maestro Azzedine Ounahi put on a masterclass, netting a brilliant brace in the 51st and 80th minutes, before Soufiane Rahimi sealed the emphatic win with a late stoppage-time goal to guarantee the Atlas Lions’ passage into the final eight.
Morocco’s Historic Milestone in Numbers:
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Back-to-Back Quarterfinals: Morocco has become the first African nation in history to reach the World Cup Quarterfinals in two consecutive tournaments (2022 and 2026).
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Knockout Dominance: The Atlas Lions now hold 50% of all African victories in the World Cup knockout stages. Morocco has won 4 knockout matches (against Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Canada), while Cameroon, Senegal, Ghana, and Egypt have just one knockout win each.
What’s Next for the Atlas Lions? Morocco is now just one step away from replicating their historic Qatar 2022 run and reaching the Semifinals. However, a tough task awaits Mohamed Ouahbi’s men at the Gillette Stadium on July 9th, where they will face the winner of the blockbuster France vs. Paraguay clash.
