The lead
July 4, 2026 — NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, USA — Morocco send Canada crashing out of World Cup. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice in the second half as Morocco beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston to book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals.
How the match unfolded
This Round of 16 match finished 3-0 for Morocco over Canada in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Morocco seized early momentum when Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Achraf Hakimi following a set piece situation. in the 50'. The middle phases featured 1 more goal as both sides traded blows in a tense knockout atmosphere. The final swing came in the 90'+8' when Soufiane Rahimi (Morocco) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Brahim Díaz following a fast break.. 68,777 fans were in the building at NRG Stadium.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice in the second half as Morocco beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston to book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Discipline: 8 yellow cards were shown, keeping the referee busy throughout a physical encounter.
What it means in the tournament
Morocco leave NRG Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. The Round of 16 win punches Morocco's ticket into the quarter-finals (July 9–11). Canada are eliminated from World Cup 2026.
What comes next
Morocco will learn their quarter-final opponent as the remaining Round of 16 ties conclude. Quarter-finals kick off July 9 at Gillette Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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