Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup by defeating Canada in the Round of 16. The match at NRG Stadium in Houston ended with a score of 3-0. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Match Summary
CANADA – MOROCCO 0:3 (0:0). Goals: Unai 50 (0:1), Unai 82 (0:2), Rahimi 90+8 (0:3)
Canada started the match more actively, trying to impose a high tempo from the first minutes. One of the most dangerous moments for the tournament hosts came from Tani Oluwaseyi, but Yassine Bounou saved Morocco after a shot from inside the box.
The first half was marked by intense battles and fouls. Teams frequently disrupted the pace with fouls, and referee Michael Oliver showed several yellow cards.
Second Half Changes
After the break, the situation on the field changed. In the 50th minute, Morocco played a free kick on the right flank: Achraf Hakimi passed to the center, and Azzedine Unai shot low from the edge of the box to open the scoring.
After conceding, Canada tried to strengthen their attack. Kyle Larin and Jacob Shaffelburg came on, but the Moroccans calmly maintained their advantage and did not allow the opponent to create constant pressure on Bounou's goal.
In the 82nd minute, Unai scored a double. Brahim Diaz received the ball on the right and, in a battle, managed to pass it to the Girona midfielder. Unai shot first-time and accurately sent the ball into the top corner of the Canadian goal.
Final Touch
The final score was set in stoppage time by Soufiane Rahimi. His goal in the 90+8th minute turned Morocco's victory into a big one and put an end to the match.
In the next round, Mohamed Ouahbi's team will face the winner of the Paraguay vs. France match.