Houston: The host nation, Canada, has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a decisive 3-0 defeat against Morocco at Houston Stadium.
According to Thai News Agency, the match reached its turning point in the 50th minute of the second half when Assedine Onahi scored the opening goal, giving Morocco a 1-0 lead. Onahi's strike came after a well-placed shot found the back of the net, marking the beginning of Canada's struggle against Morocco's aggressive play.
Morocco further solidified their lead in the 82nd minute through a swift counter-attack. Brahim Diaz skillfully maneuvered into the penalty area and assisted Onahi, who once again found the net, making it 2-0.
In the dying moments of the match, during injury time in the 90+8 minute, Sofiane Rahimi sealed the victory with a third goal. Rahimi's solo dribble into the penalty area was followed by a precise shot past Canada's goalkeeper, Maxim Crepo, confirming Morocco's dominance on the field.
After the full 90 minutes, Morocco emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline, securing their place in the quarterfinals. They will next face the winner of the Paraguay and France match, scheduled to take place at Boston Stadium in the early hours of Friday, July 10th, at 3:00 AM.