Canada's Historic World Cup Run Comes to an End in the Round of 16
Canada's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end with a 3-0 defeat to Morocco in the Round of 16 at Houston Stadium on Saturday. Morocco will now face either Paraguay or France in the quarterfinals on July 9 at Boston Stadium.
Azzedine Ounahi broke the deadlock five minutes into the second half, scoring with a low shot from outside the box after a free-kick service from captain Achraf Hakimi. Canada's best chance in the first half fell to Tani Oluwaseyi, but his shot was denied by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Canada had a golden opportunity to equalize with a free kick in the 78th minute, but Jonathan David's shot sailed over the wall and the net. Tajon Buchanan then fired on frame from distance, only to be thwarted by Bounou's diving save.
Ounahi sealed the win with his second goal in the 82nd minute, capitalizing on a quick counter-attack after Canada pushed forward in search of a tying goal. Soufiane Rahimi added a third goal deep into stoppage time, securing Morocco's 3-0 victory.
Azzedine Ounahi broke the deadlock five minutes into the second half, scoring with a low shot from outside the box after a free-kick service from captain Achraf Hakimi. Canada's best chance in the first half fell to Tani Oluwaseyi, but his shot was denied by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Canada had a golden opportunity to equalize with a free kick in the 78th minute, but Jonathan David's shot sailed over the wall and the net. Tajon Buchanan then fired on frame from distance, only to be thwarted by Bounou's diving save.
Ounahi sealed the win with his second goal in the 82nd minute, capitalizing on a quick counter-attack after Canada pushed forward in search of a tying goal. Soufiane Rahimi added a third goal deep into stoppage time, securing Morocco's 3-0 victory.
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