In the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Canada and Morocco were level at 0-0 at halftime. The first 45 minutes produced no goals, but the incident log included several yellow cards: R. Halhal in the 20th minute, A. Hakimi and R. Laryea in the 40th, Jonathan David in the 43rd, A. Ounahi in the 45th, and B. El Khannouss in first-half stoppage time.
Soon after the restart, the score changed. In the 50th minute, A. Ounahi finished after an assist from A. Hakimi to put Morocco ahead 1-0. Earlier in the half, L. De Fougerolles was booked in the 49th minute, and Cyle Larin also received a yellow card in the 67th.
In the 82nd minute, A. Ounahi scored again, this time from a Brahim Díaz assist, extending Morocco’s lead to 2-0. Deep into stoppage time, in the 90+8th minute, S. Rahimi scored from another Brahim Díaz assist, and Morocco closed out a 3-0 win over Canada.
As for the match statistics, Canada finished with 45% possession, 0.86 xG, 11 shots, 3 on target, 76% pass accuracy, 11 corners, 2 offsides, 1 save, and 24 fouls. Morocco had 55% possession, 0.78 xG, 5 shots, 4 on target, 82% pass accuracy, 1 corner, 3 offsides, 3 saves, and 14 fouls.
In the previous round, Canada beat South Africa 1-0, while Morocco drew 1-1 with the Netherlands.
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