Moroccan midfielder, Girona FC, Morocco national team
Morocco has beaten Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the World Cup round of 16, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice (50', 82') and Soufiane Rahimi adding a stoppage-time third. Canada had early chances but could not convert; Morocco will play the winner of Paraguay v France in Boston on Thursday.
Morocco has moved into the World Cup knockout rounds with a disciplined, counter-attacking display, while questions linger over their former coach and the direction of the team.
France has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after Mbappé converted a 70th-minute penalty to beat Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia. Mbappé equals Lionel Messi with seven goals in the tournament, joining the top-scorer tally. France will meet Morocco in the quarterfinals in Foxborough.
France has booked a World Cup semi-final spot after a 2-0 victory over Morocco. Mbappé scores on the 60th minute and Dembele nets six minutes later, sending the 2018 champions to face Spain or Belgium in Arlington, Texas. Morocco pressed but were unable to breakdown a disciplined French side.