CAF has praised the Moroccan national football team, known as the Atlas Lions, following their 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada in Houston, which secured their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the second consecutive time.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed its support for Morocco as they prepare to face Canada in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF emphasized Morocco's historic journey in the tournament and their potential for progression in the competition.

Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in an exciting match in Atlanta, securing their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. The team faced two deficits during the game but managed to overcome them to clinch the victory, although they narrowly missed out on finishing at the top of Group C. The Atlas Lions entered the match aware that qualification was possible, but were initially surprised by Haiti's performance.

Morocco achieved a historic milestone by securing a record-breaking victory against Canada, advancing to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. This win marks Morocco as the first of Africa's two remaining representatives to reach this stage, with Egypt also progressing to the Round of 16. The team is now one victory away from a potential appearance in the semi-finals.

Morocco has made history by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions secured their spot after defeating Haiti 4-2, despite an early setback from an own goal by Yassine Bounou. Achraf Hakimi equalized for Morocco, and the team went on to win the match.

Casablanca witnessed vibrant celebrations on Saturday night following Morocco's 3-0 victory over Canada, which secured the team's advancement to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. The streets were filled with fans displaying national colors of red and green, marking another historic achievement for Moroccan football.