Morocco beat World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
Morocco defeated co-host Canada 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 16, becoming the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once. Morocco will now face the winner of the Paraguay-France match in the next round.
Why it matters
This victory marks a historic milestone for African football on the global stage, highlighting the growing competitiveness of teams outside traditional powerhouses.
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday (July 4, 2026) to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
The article is a standard sports report detailing match statistics and historical context.
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