Morocco reaches World Cup 2026 quarter‑finals after 3‑0 win over Canada

The Moroccan national football team advanced to the quarter‑finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Canada 3‑0 in Houston on 4 July 2026. The victory followed a penalty shoot‑out win over the Netherlands in the round of 16 and an unbeaten group‑stage record that included a 1‑1 draw with Brazil, a 1‑0 win over Scotland and a 4‑2 triumph over Haiti.

Players praised King Mohammed VI’s long‑term vision for Moroccan football, citing heavy investment in youth development, the Mohammed VI Academy and modern infrastructure as the foundation of their success. Forward Azzedine Ounahi, a graduate of the academy, scored the opening goal, and the team highlighted the strategic focus on talent identification and high‑quality training.

Morocco’s coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, and opponent Canadian coach Jesse Marsh both acknowledged Morocco’s organization, tactical discipline and individual skill, describing the Atlas Lions as a “well‑organized and highly talented” side. The match, held at NRG Stadium, attracted a large Moroccan diaspora audience in Houston and significant viewership across the MENA region.