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Morocco rout Canada 3-0 to wake co-hosts from World Cup dream
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Morocco rout Canada 3-0 to wake co-hosts from World Cup dream

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match held at Houston Stadium on July 4, 2026, Morocco defeated Canada 3-0, marking Canada's early exit as one of the co-host nations. The match saw Morocco's midfielder Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice, with substitute Soufiane Rahimi adding the third goal. Despite Canada being the better side in the first half and showing confidence, they struggled to convert chances. Morocco, who had previously beaten Canada in the 2022 World Cup group stage, dominated the second half and secured their place in the quarter-finals. The game took place in front of a large crowd, with Morocco supporters outnumbering Canadian fans.

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Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter13 hr. ago
Morocco rout Canada 3-0 to wake co-hosts from World Cup dream

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match held at Houston Stadium on July 4, 2026, Morocco defeated Canada 3-0, marking Canada's early exit as one of the co-host nations. The match saw Morocco's midfielder Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice, with substitute Soufiane Rahimi adding the third goal. Despite Canada being the better side in the first half and showing confidence, they struggled to convert chances. Morocco, who had previously beaten Canada in the 2022 World Cup group stage, dominated the second half and secured their place in the quarter-finals. The game took place in front of a large crowd, with Morocco supporters outnumbering Canadian fans.

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