JapanMorocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive tournament. This makes Morocco the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, with Soufiane Rahimi adding a late goal. Morocco's coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, expressed pride in the team's growing status as a major contender. Canada, making its third World Cup appearance, ended its historic run after reaching the knockout stage for the first time. Coach Jesse Marsch praised his team's performance despite the loss, while Morocco's coach responded critically to Marsch's claims about Canada's competitiveness.
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