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Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
By Kristie Rieken | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 4, 2026
· 2 min read
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the first African te...
Key takeaway Neither team was able to break through until Ounahi took a free kick from Achraf Hakimi and made a right-footed shot through traffic from outside the box to the bottom right corner to put Morocco on top 1-0 in the 50th minute.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents who follow international soccer, Morocco's 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 is a notable upset. The match, which was closely watched by fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, marks Morocco's second straight appearance in the quarterfinals. Local fans of the sport may be interested to know that Morocco's goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, was born in Canada to Moroccan parents, adding a unique twist to the matchup. As the World Cup continues, Trophy Club residents can look forward to watching Morocco face France on Thursday, and can reflect on the historic run of Canada, which won its first-ever knockout round match earlier in the tournament. The physicality of the match, which saw eight yellow cards issued, may also spark discussion among local soccer enthusiasts about the intensity of international competition.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the first African te...
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