Riyadh, 19 Muharram 1448 AH corresponding to July 4, 2026 AD (SPA) – The Moroccan national team qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a deserved 3-0 victory over their Canadian counterparts in the round of 16 match played today. Morocco delivered an outstanding performance throughout both halves, imposing clear superiority through tactical discipline and attacking efficiency, securing a clean three-goal win that confirmed their right to advance to the next round. Morocco opened the scoring early in the second half through Azzedine Ounahi in the 50th minute, before the same player doubled the lead with his second goal in the 82nd minute. In stoppage time, Soufiane Rahimi completed the treble by scoring the third goal in the 90+8th minute, sealing Morocco's dominance and booking their ticket to the quarter-finals. The match saw a remarkable performance by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who was one of the standout stars after making several crucial saves to keep a clean sheet, using his composure and experience to thwart Canada's attempts to get back into the game, continuing his impressive displays in the tournament. Morocco capitalized on their superiority in possession and positioning, translating their advantage into a decisive victory to secure a place in the quarter-finals, continuing their remarkable journey in the current edition of the World Cup amid ambitions to keep making history and achieve another milestone.