Morocco beat World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
- On Saturday, July 4, tournament co-hosts Canada face Morocco in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 at NRG Stadium in Houston, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
- Stephen Eustaquio's 92nd-minute goal propelled Canada past South Africa, while Morocco advanced past the Netherlands following a penalty shootout victory.
- Morocco finished fourth in the 2022 World Cup and remains undefeated against Canada in four previous meetings, presenting a formidable test for coach Jesse Marsch's side.
- The winner earns a quarterfinal date on Thursday, July 9, facing either France or Paraguay, who play later Saturday at 5 p.m. ET.
- Playing away from their home turf in Vancouver, the co-hosts compete before a capacity crowd of 72,220 in Houston, highlighting the hosting challenge they face.
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Morocco end historic Canadian run, advance to World Cup quarters
The future is bright for Canada even though the present is clouded by a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the round of 16 at Houston on Saturday. The post Morocco end historic Canadian run, advance to World Cup quarters appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Ultra-realistic, the Atlas Lions eliminated Canada 3-0 in Houston with a double of Azzedine Ounahi. They will challenge France in quarterfinals.
World Cup: Morocco ousts Canada 3-0, advances to quarterfinals
HOUSTON — Morocco is heading back to the World Cup quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among football’s elite. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the Round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once. “We are no longer a surprise,” Ouahbi said through an interpreter. “Now when people talk about Morocco we’re…
Canada Vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026: Who Won In The Round Of 16 Match At Houston Stadium?
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as Morocco stream rolled hosts Canada by 3-0 to march into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Houston Stadium, Texas on Saturday, July 4
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