The Atlas Lions take the lead over Canada 1-0 thanks to Azeddine Onahi's goal in the 50th minute of the game.

What happened in the game?

The game, which took place at the Houston stadium in the United States, saw Morocco take the lead 1-0 after Onahi's goal from the edge of the penalty area.

Team lineups

The lineup for the Moroccan national team was as follows: Yassine Bounou as goalkeeper, Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Romain Saiss, and Nayssear Mazraoui in defense, Ayoub Bouabdi, Naïl Aït-Ali, and Azeddine Onahi in midfield, Ismail Sabari, Bilal Khnouss, and Brahim Diaz in attack.

Morocco's qualification to the quarterfinals

The Moroccan national team hopes to capitalize on the experiences it has gained in recent years, along with the technical stability it enjoys, to overcome the Canadian team's obstacle and continue competing for the title.

Morocco had reached this round after one of the most exciting matches of the round of 32, as it surpassed the Netherlands on penalties with a score of 3-2, after the original and extra time ended in a 1-1 tie. Morocco's last result was a 3-0 win over Senegal on January 18, 2026, and they are on a 2-game winning run with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses in their last 5 games, and will face France in their next match on July 9, 2026.