World Cup 2026. Morocco Defeat Canada and Advance to Quarter-Finals

In the first leg of the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Morocco national team achieved a convincing victory over Canada. The African representatives scored three goals in the second half, defeating their opponent 3:0.

No goals in the first half

The first half of the match passed in an even struggle. Although both teams tried to create dangerous situations, the goals remained untouched until the break.

The main events began in the second half.

Ounahi scored two goals in eight minutes

In the 50th minute, the Moroccans effectively used a set-piece to open the scoring. Azzedine Ounahi was the author of the goal.

In the 82nd minute, Morocco organized a quick counter-attack and punished Canada for the second time. This time too, Ounahi scored with an accurate shot, recording a brace.

Rahimi put an end to the victory

Canada tried to reduce the deficit in the final minutes, but instead conceded another goal.

In the 90+8th minute, Rahimi scored against the opponent's goal, setting the final score — 3:0.

World Cup 2026. Round of 16
Canada – Morocco 0:3
Goals: Ounahi 50, 82, Rahimi 90+8.

Canada: Crepeau, Johnston, Bombito, Larea (Shaffelburg, 79), De Fougerolles, Eustaquio, Sigur (Osorio, 88), Ali Ahmed (Promise David, 79), Buchanan (Jayden Nelson, 88), Oluwaseyi (Cyle Larin, 63), Jonathan David.
Morocco: Bono, Hakimi, Issa Diop (Saddane, 87), Mazraoui, Karkach, El Aynaoui, Bouaddi (Amrabat, 63), Ounahi (El-Mrabet, 87), Saibari (Rahimi, 22), El Khannous (Talbi, 63), Brahim Diaz.

Morocco in the quarter-finals

Thus, Morocco advanced to the quarter-finals through a convincing victory in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

The African team played patiently in the first half, and in the second half, they maximized their opportunities to continue their run in the tournament.