# Morocco Defeats Co-Host Canada 3-0 to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/morocco-defeats-co-host-canada-3-0-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/
- Published: 2026-07-04T20:13:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-07T01:47:04+00:00
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Sport, World

## Key points

- Morocco beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals.
- Canada become the first 2026 host nation eliminated.
- Ounahi scored under new coach Ouahbi, in charge since February.

## Summary

Morocco produced a commanding performance to beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The result eliminated Canada, making them the first of the tournament's three host nations to exit and ending hopes of a deep home run.

Azzedine Ounahi broke the deadlock in the second half as Morocco controlled the contest under coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who took charge in February following the departure of Walid Regragui. The win underlined the strength of the side assembled by the new manager and continued Morocco's growing momentum in the competition.

## Coverage

- [BBC Sport: Morocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada knocked out](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cddlpql2e98o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [The Guardian: Ounahi and Rahimi put Morocco in World Cup quarter-finals and end Canada’s journey](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/04/canada-morocco-last-16-world-cup-match-report)
- [BBC Sport: Ounahi gives Morocco the lead against Canada](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c9q23dlgw72o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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