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Morocco extended their unbeaten run to 34 matches with a gritty 3-0 win over Canada, advancing to a second consecutive World Cup quarter-final. Despite a slow start and few chances, the Atlas Lions showed resilience and are now serious contenders to repeat or surpass their historic 2022 semi-final run.
Morocco star Ismael Saibari suffered a hamstring injury during a match against Canada, forcing him to leave the pitch.
Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi scored his first World Cup goal in the 2026 tournament, assisted by Achraf Hakimi.
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Brahim and Ounahi impressed in the match.
Canada become the first co-host to exit the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 defeat to Morocco in Houston. Morocco advance to the quarter-finals.
Brahim Díaz recorded 4 assists in 5 games, while Azzedine Ounahi scored 2 goals in the World Cup Round of 16. Morocco's finest.
The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 featured standout performers, highlighted in the latest FIFA Power Rankings. Explore the full ranking on FIFA.com.
Azzedine Ounahi scored the opening goal for Morocco against Canada in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA has opened voting for the Goal of the Tournament from the Round of 32, featuring 10 standout strikes including goals from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane. Fans have 48 hours to choose their favorite as the tournament progresses through knockout stages.
England captain Harry Kane rose 21 spots to fourth in the FIFA Power Rankings after scoring twice against Congo DR. Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal climbed 63 places following a two-goal display against Austria, while England's Anthony Gordon surged 177 spots after setting up both of Kane's goals.
A journalist conducted a crude experiment by running 5km at altitude in Mexico City to gauge the effects on performance. The results were significant, with the runner feeling unable to get enough oxygen. The test aims to predict challenges for England's national team ahead of their match in Mexico City.
Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, has impressed at the World Cup, drawing interest from Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and PSG. The Lille midfielder's performances against Brazil have highlighted his potential, with comparisons to Sergio Busquets.
Lionel Messi said his team expected a tough match, noting it was no coincidence they hadn't lost to Spain or Uruguay. He emphasized that knockout matches are never given away for free.
Luis Diaz was officially named Man of the Match for Colombia in their match against Ghana.
Lisandro Martínez praised Lionel Messi as the greatest athlete in history, highlighting his perseverance through career setbacks. The defender urged younger players to emulate Messi's passion and dedication.
Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich forward, has become the first player to assist five goals at a World Cup since 1994. Despite his on-field brilliance, the 24-year-old remains reserved, avoids interviews, and rarely celebrates goals—a trait his childhood teachers say has always been part of his character.
Marcus Rashford stated he wanted any move done before the World Cup or to wait until after, emphasizing he wants to be fully present in the moment and that the team is fighting for something special.
Lionel Messi thanked his team and teammates for their extra effort, saying it allows him to compete in another World Cup.
Lionel Messi said he is deeply grateful to his teammates and happy to compete alongside them, describing the group as beautiful and united.
BBC Sport ranks the 16 remaining World Cup teams based on tournament performance. France tops the list as unbeatable, while Paraguay's shock win over Germany earns them a spot. England sits eighth after an inconsistent start.
