Canada 0-3 Morocco - 2026 FIFA World Cup result as Azzedine Ounahi's double and Soufiane Rahimi's strike sends Atlas Lions into quarter-finals

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with an ultimately convincing 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada in Houston.

That margin of victory did not look feasible at half-time, in what was an insipid display by Mohamed Ouahbi's side before the break.

Their frustrations were also compounded by losing Ismael Saibari midway through the half, as Jesse Marsch's Canada side performed admirably.

The co-hosts had several openings, with chances falling to Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi early in the game.

But goalscoring opportunities were at a premium in a largely cagey first half, with more yellow cards (six) than shots (five). According to Opta, it was the first time that happened in the first half of a World Cup match since 1966.

Fortunately, the second half was more entertaining, and Azzedine Ounahi broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with a brilliant first-time strike from Achraf Hakimi's cut-back.

Marsch's team pushed forward with further chances falling to David and the tireless Tajon Buchanan, but Ounahi scored again to kick the stuffing out of the co-hosts.

It came at the end of a devastating counter-attack, as Brahim Diaz played in the Girona midfielder to rifle home a superb right-footed strike past Maxime Crepeau.

Soufiane Rahimi wrapped up the scoring deep in stoppage time, with Diaz providing the assist once again, as The Atlas Lions became just the second African nation to reach two World Cup quarter-finals.

Morocco can look forward to a quarter-final date with either France or Paraguay in Boston next Thursday.

Ciaran Baynes will be providing live coverage of that last-16 clash, which kicks off at 22:00 UK time tonight.

Ounahi's double and a late strike for Rahimi secure an ultimately comfortable win for The Atlas Lions!

It's very harsh on Canada, but Morocco have been clinical in this second half!

Rahimi adds extra gloss to the scoreline with a fine left-footed finish, with Diaz the provider once again.

Shaffelburg, Nelson and Johnston all try their luck with relatively tame efforts in search of what would surely have been a consolation at this late stage.

Here it is, courtesy of footage from ITV.

Morocco are within touching distance of the last eight now!

Another Canada change sees Osorio replace Sigur.

It's been a solid shift from Buchanan, and he's replaced by Nelson.

Double Morocco goalscorer Ounahi is replaced by El Mourabet.

Morocco want to add extra gloss onto the scoreline here, as Rahimi's header hits the bar from Ounahi's cross.

You suspect that will be enough to send Morocco through to the last eight!

Morocco break forward brilliantly on the counter-attack, as Diaz plays in Ounahi to rifle home his second of the game with a superb right-footed strike.

The Villarreal midfielder takes aim from distance, but is denied by Bounou.

He replaces Laryea.

Ahmed is replaced by David.

That was a rather underwhelming effort from David, who attempts a chip which sails harmlessly over the bar.

Moroccan hearts were in mouths there, as Amrabat brings down Eustaquio right on the edge of the box.

It's a free-kick in a promising position for Canada here.

Another harsh yellow card there from Oliver, as Larin races towards Bounou in an attempt to challenge the Morocco goalkeeper, who takes a tumble.