Moroccan goalkeeper at Girona and the 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.
Iran’s World Cup campaign has ended after a tense group stage, with travel and visa challenges complicating preparations. The team has thanked hosts Mexico and Tijuana while noting fairness concerns in their treatment. Stakeholders are weighing political tensions as the tournament proceeds.
France has progressed to the World Cup quarterfinals after a 1-0 win over Paraguay, with Kylian Mbappé scoring from the penalty spot after Desire Doué was fouled. Morocco also advances, defeating Canada 3-0 as Ismael Saibari departs with an injury. The heat and injuries shaped the day’s action in Philadelphia and Houston.
Morocco has confirmed its 26-man squad for the World Cup under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi. The squad leans on European-born players, including five with links to Spain, and features Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, whose eligibility was approved by FIFA this year. The Atlas Lions open in New Jersey on June 13 vs. Brazil, then face Scotland and Haiti in Group C.
The World Cup opener slate shows Morocco, Brazil, and Germany launching campaigns with competitive results. Messi leads Argentina to a commanding win in Group; Portugal, DR Congo draw; Ivory Coast beats Ecuador; Japan draws with the Netherlands; Germany crush Curacao; Brazil and Morocco draw in a tactically fraught encounter.
Morocco has defeated Scotland 1-0 in Boston as Ismael Saibari scores after 71 seconds, keeping them on track to advance from Group C. Scotland’s attack struggles and Hakimi faces a separate legal case, while Morocco eye further progress in their remaining group game.
Netherlands edge to a dramatic exit at the World Cup as Morocco advances after a 1-1 draw, with a decisive penalty by Soufiane Rahimi. The Dutch are under pressure over coach Ronald Koeman after unconventional defensive changes.