The Morocco national team successfully secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi highly praised the fighting spirit of his players, who managed to perform more dominantly in the second half.
The round of 16 match was fiercely contested with tight defenses from both sides, keeping the score tied 0-0 until halftime. Ouahbi acknowledged that Canada put up tough resistance, reflecting the high intensity of the world's biggest football tournament.
Entering the second half, Morocco's performance transformed drastically with more effective match control. Azzedine Ounahi was the main protagonist, scoring two crucial goals in the 50th and 82nd minutes, before Soufiane Rahimi sealed the win with an additional goal in stoppage time.
The coach emphasized that the key to their victory lay in winning physical duels and responding quickly to ball transitions. Morocco capitalized on the spaces left open by Canadian players as the opponents began playing more openly to chase the deficit.
Despite praising the opponent's impressive tactics, Ouahbi expressed satisfaction with the tactical discipline shown by his squad. Morocco now awaits a tough opponent in the top eight, facing the winner of the thrilling clash between Paraguay and France.
