Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi has successfully adapted to a new role higher up the pitch, contributing two goals in the team's 3-0 victory over Canada in the World Cup round-of-16. This change in system has allowed him to showcase his skills effectively, according to TimesLIVE Sport.
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Morocco advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating co-hosts Canada in Houston. Azzedine Ounahi scored two goals in the second half, and Soufiane Rahimi added another late in the match, ending Canada's World Cup journey.
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AP Top News·July 5, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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