Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16 at Houston Stadium, advancing to the quarter-finals for the second consecutive tournament and establishing a new benchmark for African national teams. The result extends a historic run, as the team again pushes into the last eight and consolidates its status as a new reference point for the continent on the global stage.
The first half unfolded as a tight, cautious contest. Both sides focused on defensive structure, which limited clear chances and left goalkeepers largely untested. A key moment before the break came from Morocco’s side, as Sebari had to be replaced due to injury, forcing an early adjustment but not disrupting the team’s overall control of the match.
Morocco shifted the game decisively after the interval. Ounahi broke the deadlock early in the second half, giving his team the lead and changing the rhythm of the contest. He then scored again, this time finishing from a pass by Brahim to put Morocco firmly in command. Deep into stoppage time, Lahimi converted a through ball from Brahim to seal the 3-0 scoreline. Canada failed to record a single shot on target across the full 90 minutes, exiting the tournament after a one-sided defeat that highlighted Morocco’s growing maturity and efficiency in knockout football.
