Morocco secured a 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston, eliminating Canada from the World Cup and advancing to the quarter-finals. Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi scored the opening goal on 50 minutes and added a second later in the match. Substitute Soufiane Rahimi sealed the win with a third goal in the final moments. Morocco will now face either France or Paraguay. Despite Canada's strong start and being the better side in the first half, they were unable to convert their opportunities. The match saw a physical first half with six yellow cards issued, four to Morocco players, including captain Achraf Hakimi. Morocco, who had previously beaten Canada in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, showed a transformed performance in the second half to secure their place in the next round.
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This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by The Namibian.