Canada becomes first World Cup co-host to be eliminated as Morocco makes history

FootballSports
5 Jul 2026 • 3:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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Canada becomes first World Cup co-host to be eliminated as Morocco makes history

  • Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16, ending the co-hosts' record run in the tournament.
  • Azzedine Ounahi scored two goals for Morocco, with Achraf Hakimi assisting the first and Brahim Diaz setting up the second.
  • Substitute Soufiane Rahimi added a third goal late in the match, crowning a convincing performance.
  • Morocco has now advanced to the quarter-finals for the second consecutive time, a first for an African nation.
  • They will face the winners of the Paraguay versus France match in the quarter-finals on 9 July.

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