Morocco continued to make history in the 2026 World Cup after thrashing Canada 3-0 on Saturday evening in the round of 16, securing a spot in the quarterfinals and setting an unprecedented record.

The Atlas Lions imposed their dominance from the opening minutes and managed to finish the match with a clean 3-0 victory, confirming their rightful place in the last eight, where they await the winner of the match between France and Paraguay in the next round.

The victory was not just a ticket to the quarterfinals; it entered the history books as the biggest win by an Arab team in World Cup history, adding another achievement to Morocco's glowing World Cup record.

Morocco repeated their historic victory over Scotland in the group stage of the 1998 edition.

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Morocco also reached 10 goals in the current World Cup edition, becoming the second African team in history to achieve this tally in a single tournament, equaling the feat set by Senegal before their round of 16 exit in the current edition.

Morocco continues to affirm its status as one of the tournament's standout teams, combining strong results with convincing performances, keeping alive the dream of writing a new chapter of achievements, as they are now just one step away from reaching the semifinals for the second consecutive time.

Arab football fans are now eagerly awaiting the Atlas Lions' next match, waiting to see whether their opponent will be France or Paraguay, hoping for a continued run and a new historic achievement in the 2026 World Cup.