Morocco beats Canada 3-0, faces France in World Cup quarters

Morocco is in the World Cup quarter-finals. Facing Canada at the NRG Stadium in Houston, the Atlas Lions secured a clear victory, 3-0, in a match that remained tight for long before turning after the break.

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The start of the match was nonetheless complicated. Canada came out with great intensity, seeking to quickly push Morocco back into their own half. The Lions initially chose caution, relying on quick transitions to exploit the spaces left by the Canadian defense.

Morocco also had to deal with Ismael Saibari’s injury exit. His replacement by Soufiane Rahimi changed the team’s attacking shape, but failed to make the difference before halftime. Both teams went into the dressing room at a draw.

Ounahi turns the match around

The breakthrough came after the restart. In the 50th minute, Azzedine Ounahi opened the scoring with a strike from outside the box, leaving Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau with no chance. This goal shifted the balance of power and forced Canada to open up more.

The Canadians tried to come back, but they ran into a decisive Yassine Bounou. The Moroccan goalkeeper made several crucial saves to prevent Canada from getting back into the match. Up front, the Lions continued to exploit spaces on the counter.

In the 82nd minute, Ounahi scored a brace and put Morocco out of reach. Canada, already struggling, never managed to close the gap. In added time, Soufiane Rahimi definitively sealed qualification by scoring Morocco’s third goal.

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With this victory, Morocco confirms its new status. The Lions no longer just surprise: they control, punish and advance. In the quarter-finals, they will face the winner of the match between France and Paraguay.