Morocco cruise into quarterfinals with dominant 3-0 win over Canada

Houston, Texas: Morocco booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada in their Round of 16 clash in Houston, producing a dominant second-half display to keep their dream run alive.

The Atlas Lions broke the deadlock after the interval through Azzedine Ounahi, who struck twice to put Morocco firmly in control. Substitute Soufiane Rahimi then capped off the impressive performance with a stoppage-time goal, sealing an emphatic victory.

Brahim Díaz played a decisive role in the closing stages, providing the assists for Ounahi’s second goal and Rahimi’s late finish as Morocco’s attacking quality proved too much for the Canadians.

Rahimi’s contribution was particularly significant after he was introduced in the first half following an unfortunate injury to first-choice striker and tournament top scorer Ismael Saibari. What initially appeared to be a major setback ultimately became an inspired turning point, with the substitute making an immediate impact.

Morocco will now await the winner of the Round of 16 clash between France and Paraguay, with a place in the World Cup semi-finals at stake.