Morocco Defeats Co-Host Canada 3-0 to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
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Yellow card Redouane HALHAL (Morocco) is booked by
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Yellow card Achraf HAKIMI (Morocco) is booked by
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Yellow card Richie LARYEA (Canada) is booked by
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Yellow card Jonathan DAVID (Canada) is booked by
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Yellow card Azzedine OUNAHI (Morocco) is booked by
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Yellow card Bilal EL KHANNOUSS (Morocco) is booked
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Yellow card Luc DE FOUGEROLLES (Canada) is booked
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Goal Azzedine OUNAHI (Morocco) scores!!
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Yellow card Cyle LARIN (Canada) is booked by
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Goal Azzedine OUNAHI (Morocco) scores!!
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Goal Soufiane RAHIMI (Morocco) scores!!
Canada squad
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2 Alistair JOHNSTON Defender
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4 Luc DE FOUGEROLLES Defender
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7 Stephen EUSTAQUIO C Midfielder
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10 Jonathan DAVID Forward
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12 Tani OLUWASEYI Forward
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15 Moise BOMBITO Defender
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16 Maxime CREPEAU Goalkeeper
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17 Tajon BUCHANAN Forward
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20 Ali AHMED Forward
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22 Richie LARYEA Defender
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23 Niko SIGUR Defender
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1 Dayne ST. CLAIR Goalkeeper
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3 Alfie JONES Defender
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5 Joel WATERMAN Defender
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6 Mathieu CHOINIERE Midfielder
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9 Cyle LARIN Forward
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11 Liam MILLAR Midfielder
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13 Derek CORNELIUS Defender
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14 Jacob SHAFFELBURG Midfielder
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18 Owen GOODMAN Goalkeeper
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19 Alphonso DAVIES Defender
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21 Jonathan OSORIO Midfielder
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24 Promise DAVID Forward
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25 Nathan SALIBA Midfielder
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26 Jayden Nelson Forward
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8 Ismael KONE Midfielder
Morocco squad
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1 Yassine BOUNOU Goalkeeper
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2 Achraf HAKIMI C Defender
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3 Noussair MAZRAOUI Defender
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6 Ayyoub BOUADDI Midfielder
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8 Azzedine OUNAHI Midfielder
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10 Brahim DIAZ Forward
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11 Ismael SAIBARI Midfielder
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14 Issa Diop Defender
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23 Bilal EL KHANNOUSS Midfielder
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24 Neil EL AYNAOUI Midfielder
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25 Redouane HALHAL Defender
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4 Sofyan AMRABAT Midfielder
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5 Marwane SAADANE Defender
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7 Chemsdine TALBI Midfielder
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9 Soufiane RAHIMI Forward
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12 Munir EL KAJOUI Goalkeeper
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13 Zakaria EL OUAHDI Defender
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15 Samir EL MOURABET Midfielder
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16 Gessime YASSINE Midfielder
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17 Amine SBAI Forward
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18 Chadi RIAD Defender
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19 Youssef BELAMMARI Defender
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20 Ayoub El Kaabi Forward
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21 Ayoube AMAIMOUNI Forward
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22 Ahmed Reda TAGNAOUTI Goalkeeper
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26 Anass SALAH EDDINE Defender
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.
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In short
- 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.
How this story developed
- 4 months ago Morocco secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals and marking a significant milestone in the tournament.
- 4 months ago 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.
Where outlets differ
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Only here: rahimi, world, journey
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- Morocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada knocked outBBC Sport
- Ounahi gives Morocco the lead against CanadaBBC Sport
Only here: reach, hosts, knocked, gives, lead
Every side used: ounahi, morocco, quarter, finals, canada
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Explained simply
Morocco and Canada met in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, with Canada playing as one of three host nations for the tournament, alongside the United States and Mexico. Reaching this stage as co-hosts had raised hopes at home of a long run in the competition, making their progress a significant storyline throughout the group phase.
Morocco have been building form under Mohamed Ouahbi, who became head coach in February after Walid Regragui left the role. The team has drawn attention for its cohesion and results since the change, continuing a period in which Moroccan football has attracted growing international interest following a strong showing at a previous World Cup.
The quarter-final stage is one of the last rounds before the semi-finals, so results at this point carry high stakes for the remaining teams and shape which nations continue toward the final.
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