Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi (R) reacts with Neil El Aynaoui of Morocco after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Canada against Morocco, in Houston, USA, 04 July

Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi (R) reacts with Neil El Aynaoui of Morocco after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Canada against Morocco, in Houston, USA, 04 July 05.07.2026

Morocco secured a historic 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match held in Houston, USA, on July 4, 2026. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to propel the Atlas Lions into the quarter-finals for the second consecutive tournament, making Morocco the first African nation to achieve this feat twice. Manager Mohamed Ouahbi expressed pride, stating the team is now viewed as a major contender rather than a surprise. Despite a difficult first half where Canada dominated possession, Morocco capitalized on space in the second half. Playmaker Brahim Diaz praised the team's resilient mindset heading into a difficult quarter-final matchup against France. Conversely, Canada coach Jesse Marsch expressed pride in his players' performance despite the loss, noting the team's ability to compete with elite nations despite missing talisman Alphonso Davies.

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