Morocco Makes History in the World Cup

Morocco continues to make history in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals after a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16, a match that saw the "Atlas Lions" achieve several historic milestones.

Azeddine Ounahi scored two goals in the match, becoming the fourth African player to score a brace in a single knockout match in World Cup history, following Egypt's Abdelrahman Fawzy in 1934, Cameroon’s Roger Milla in 1990, and Senegal’s Henri Camara in 2002.

Meanwhile, Brahim Diaz continued his impressive form with the Moroccan national team, providing four assists in five matches during the tournament, confirming his pivotal role in the remarkable journey of the "Atlas Lions," as he assisted Ounahi's goal and the third goal scored by Sofiane Rahimi against Canada.

Morocco's achievements do not stop there, as they became the first African team in World Cup history to score three goals in a single knockout match, adding another historic record to Moroccan and African football in the global tournament.

This extraordinary achievement underscores the position Morocco has established on the international stage, as they continue to break records and deliver strong performances, making them one of the top contenders to advance further in the 2026 World Cup.