Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 16, marking the first time an African nation has reached the quarterfinals more than once. The team will now face France in the next stage of the tournament.
Why it matters
This victory represents a significant milestone for African football on the global stage and impacts the trajectory of the World Cup tournament.
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