Morocco Makes History with 3-0 Win Over Canada
On Saturday, Morocco achieved a historic milestone by thrashing Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16 of the World Cup 2026, held at Houston Stadium. Azzedine Ounahi scored a brace, while Soufian Rahimi contributed a goal, leading Morocco to a significant victory against the co-host nation.
This win makes Morocco the first African team to score three goals in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. The Moroccan team finished the group stage in second place behind Brazil, accumulating seven points, and previously advanced past the Netherlands in the Round of 32 via a penalty shootout.
Morocco is set to face France in the quarter-finals, continuing their impressive run in the tournament.
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