Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16 match held in Houston on July 4, 2026. Azzedine Ounahi scored two goals, leading Morocco to become the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once, following their historic semifinal appearance in 2022. This victory marks Morocco's second consecutive quarterfinal appearance.
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